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[ROM](Updated 10-28-10) SouthPaw! Version 2.1 - Final - Hero CDMA Android Development

SouthPaw Version 2.1 - Final Deodex​
***Two Versions - Odex(to come soon) and Deodex***
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Odex for pure speed, and Deodex for themes
Latest A2SD built right in. NO config needed -- Bloat removed for speed
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No Longer a specific Cellular South based rom! Any carrier using a Hero can run this Rom!
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Removed Apps:​- AmazonMp3 - DiscoverCenter - Flickr - GoogleSkyMap - HTCFootprintsLayar - LearnMore - Movies - Stocks - Teeter - Textcs - Twitter - Various HTC Widgets (will have download links tonight)​
Themes:
To use these you will need Metamorph.
Metamorph - Link to Market (go from phone browser) Metamorph
QRCode for Metamorph(use barcode scanner)
The Blue Echo
Made by Pappa Smurf, ported to our rom from Leadfoot
http://www.mediafire.com/?buacudiq2if9kti
Must install metamorph from market before using these themes.
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ODEX VERSION!
"to apply. simply download then put on SD card in folder called AndroidThemes. then go to metamorph click "start checks" then "unzip new theme" click on "TheBlueEcho" zip file. then just do it like the other theme. it can go right over it no need to wipe or recover anything. thats the great thing bout metamorph just as always make sure you nand backup just in case." -leadfoot9281
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Red Dawn Theme:
By Pappa Smurf, converted to our rom by Leadfoot:
http://www.mediafire.com/?tuc8xlwb61e98wm
after you metamorph this call sombody without a picture, if the little android guy is blue and you want him red metamorph this.
http://www.mediafire.com/?71tw4etfslasd96
for the market- NOT A METAMORPH FILE MUST BE PUSHED WITH ADB
**EDIT ... took market down til I can fix.
i would recommend doin a nand backup before pushing this. i pushed it 4 times to my phone. 3 of those times it worked fine. the one time it didnt work i have no idea why as i didnt do anything different.
to push this go to adb shell and type :
mount -o rm,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
now back put of shell and put the Vending.apk into the push folder. now you will type :
cd push
adb push HtcDialer.apk /system/app
....................now your done.
A majority of this theme is from papasmurfs RedDawn with a few tweaks of my own and some random icons i have ran across place to place. i cant take the credit for this other than i test each thing and make sure it functions and get it to work for a stock rom (like this one) and simply put it together.
BTW: no FC's for contacts or contact widgets on this one. thats what took so long lol.... only issue i know of is setting up speed dial. other than that, all of it works. been using it a few days now. If you run into anything let me know and i will see what i can come up with. - Leadfoot
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Flipping Animations (Metamorph)
***If it messes up, you WILL bootloop. This MAY work with odex but not sure yet. BEST DO A NANDROID PRIOR TO USING THIS METAMORPH FILE!!!***
Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?mn883l6v0i6nhaa
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Alternative Weather Clock (Metamorph)
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?3hajyxj1g9dpahe
***NOT A FLASHABLE ZIP!/NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ODEX ROM!!!***
Extract zip file to the AndroidThemes folder on your sdcard after installing metamorph, and use metamorph to apply it. It says to restart after applying, but no need to do so.
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Black Haptic Dialer (Flashable Zip NOT a metamorph!)
http://www.mediafire.com/?2d1jewavnhytd9f
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Where to download:
SouthPawV-2.1-Final
Deodex: http://www.mediafire.com/?n55a39vc4loetcl
MD5: 4892e91d8af0db765d74741be2db02cd
Bloat download: http://www.mediafire.com/?uo9oja1q7x6zb59
**Bloat download NOT flashable. Push via adb**
(SP-2.0 Final Links)
***Odex is FASTER than de-odex, but is NOT THEMABLE!***
http://www.mediafire.com/?jcl2i8mzlfw1glu
MD5 Sum:d2569d8b937266b2873251bfa556c6e2 SouthPawV2-Final-Odex.zip
***DeOdex is not quite as fast but still mighty fast, lightweight and best of all.. THEMEABLE!!!***
http://www.mediafire.com/?004a3qv0xw0jjat
MD5 Sum:6abe77ca31494cb314c8076117925e81 SouthPawV2-Deodex.zip
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For Colin_ph users!
The bf/adnan kernels can't be used with the regular version of collin_ph battery mod. You have to use the edited version below and change your governer to the settings shown below.
http://github.com/Decad3nce/battery-...5d1156014134c2
"Recommended Settings for Tweak:
For BFS Kernel:
CPU Governor: Ondemand
I/O Scheduler: deadline/cfq
For CFS Kernel:
CPU Governor: Interactive
I/O Scheduler: deadline/noop"
To change the governor, look into the 2nd post for instructions.
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For the future: For later updates you can find it all here in the SouthPaw folder:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ye6pbkdgps4b5
This is where the flashable add ons will be soon as well.
***Updaters***
Do not update over previous rom! Backup/Nandroid, and then wipe and flash!
***Thanks N Applause***
leadfoot - thank you for porting that theme!
dsixda - Without your kitchen this wouldn't be possible. F*ing clean software man.
Darchstar - For the Kernel. Awesome man awesome!
Collin_ph - Any extra battery life is great!
JsChiSurf - Love your dialer. Sry I didn't ask before adding it to this rom but didn't figure it would be a big deal.
MrDanger - Your rom is lookin' good. And thanks for helping my users out here and there too.
KyleIsTheBeast - For my first rom ever flashed. Bittersweet was good while it lasted and hope to see you dev'ing in the future.[/SIZE]

Reserved for the Red Corner!
***Issues found!***
none yet.
***How to check the MD5 Hash***
Windows (and mac) users:
1. download Hashtag, a free md5 file hash check utility from here: http://beeblebrox.org/hashtab/
2. After downloading and installing, just right click on any file. On Windows, select properties and you will see a new "File Hashes" tab. On Mac select "File Hashes" (on 10.5 the "File Hashes" menu item will be found under the "More" submenu). This is will start HashTab providing more or less the same view that you see on Windows. This File Hashes window displays all the hashes for the file.
3. Check the hash to make sure it's the same big jumble of numbers and letters as the hash above. If it is not the same, the download is bad and you should redownload the file.
Linux users:
1. go into your linux terminal or shell (not the adb shell)
2. navigate to the folder that contains the rom (mine is in downloads, so you would type 'cd Downloads')
3. for my rom, type 'md5sum SouthPawV1.5Final.zip
4. the output should look as shown:
Code:
OUTPUT_ZIP$ md5sum SouthPawV1.5Final.zip
F0D9E1F279FA7B0FA8636616499CD0C8 SouthPawV2.0-Beta.zip
[email protected]:~/Desktop/kitchen/OUTPUT_ZIP$
Installation:
***for newbies, see the second post under "How to root/maximizing my rom experience"***
1. Nandroid
2. Wipe
3. Flash
4. After install see configuring a2sd for more memory on the phone and JIT/Swap configuration in 2nd post! (and possibly a faster phone if you have a class 4 or higher memory card)
Bloated apps can be re-downloaded here: http://www.mediafire.com/?7ektxbiq0h65ftr
***Radio***
Also removed the Radio.img file. If you want the file you can download it here:http://www.mediafire.com/file/u2z11ar9ga6qn3a/CSouth_Radio_Signed.zip
MD5 Hash: 9157b63be585abef5812f71691cc4899
*You do not need to be flashing this file if it's already updated because that is the one file that CAN brick your phone if it's corrupted. ALSO if you ARE downloading this file, CHECK THE MD5 hash! Instructions above. It could mean the difference between a happy updated phone and a BRICKED phone.*
***How to root and Maximizing your rom experiance***
I hold no responsibility for any actions resulting from these links and/or this post.
How to root your CS Hero. Read first post, it describes everything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581869
***How to flash any rom***
After rooting your phone to install any rom (not just mine)
1. backup everything if you have not already done so, you will lose EVERYTHING on the phone itself, (except for everything on the memory card)
1a. download my rom or another rom (as long as it's for your phone and radio)
1b. place the rom in the root directory (or the main directory rather) of your sdcard.
2. Turn the phone off
3. While holding the home button, press the power button until you see the recovery mode menu. (I am using clockwork mod 2.5.0.1 so depending on your recovery YMMV. You should use the instructions for your specific recovery system. They are using Darch's version of AmonRA's recovery, This is covered in the first post on that link as well.)
If you are using Clockwork Mod, you can use these instructions:
4. go to wipe data/factory reset and go to yes to start the wipe.
5. scroll down to wipe cache partition, and confirm
6. scroll down to advanced and wipe dalvik cache.
7. After that, scroll down to "install zip from sdcard"
8. select choose zip from sdcard
9. select the rom file from the memory card (mine will be SouthPAW!1.5-Final) and confirm to flash it.
10. Once the flash is done, reboot the phone. It's going to take between 5 and 10 minutes to boot the first time so be patient, and don't mess with it. After you get in you are golden, and nothing else is to be done. You have made it..
***how to maximize your battery performance***
This rom comes with an overclocked kernel that automatically sets itself to maximize battery life. But there are things you can set to make the kernel do what you want
***Kernel parameters***
You don't have to use any overclocking software to set the speed of the processor with this kernel Here is the parameters:
Syntax: echo "(speed in hz)" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
Example:
echo "768000" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
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Sets the cpu to max out at 768mhz
echo "710000" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
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Sets the cpu to max out at 710mhz
Also...
If your gps quit working for some reason do this:
mount -t debugfs none /sys/kernel/debug
echo "NORMALIZED_SLEEPER" > /sys/kernel/debug/sched_features
echo "NEW_FAIR_SLEEPERS" > /sys/kernel/debug/sched_features
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To change the cpu governors for this kernel (the built in ones) here is how:
Type this to find the available governors:
cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors
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The ones available are:
conservative
ondemand
userspace
powersave
performance
interactive
And then to change the governor, you type this:
echo "nameofgovernor" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor
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I haven't found full explanation on ALL the governors, but I guess it's a no brainer, however here is the info I pulled off of the kernel thread:
(For Interactive governor)
This governor is designed for latency sensitive workloads, UI interaction for
example.
Advantages:
+ significantly more responsive to ramp cpu up when required (UI interaction)
+ more consistent ramping, existing governors do their cpu load sampling in a
workqueue context, the 'interactive' governor does this in a timer context, which
gives more consistent cpu load sampling.
+ higher priority for cpu frequency increase, rt_workqueue is used for scaling
up, giving the remaining tasks the cpu performance benefit, unlike existing
governors which schedule rampup work to occur after your performance starved
tasks have completed.
Existing governors sample cpu load at a particular rate, typically
every X ms. Which can lead to under powering UI threads when the user has
interacted with an idle system until the next sample period happns.
The 'interactive' governor has a different approach. Instead of sampling the cpu
at a specified rate, the governor will scale the cpu frequency up when coming
out of idle. When the cpu comes out of idle, a timer is configured to fire
within 1-2 ticks. If the cpu is 100% busy from exiting idle to when the timer
fires then we assume the cpu is underpowered and ramp to MAX speed.
If the cpu was not 100% busy, then the governor evaluates the cpu load over the
last 'min_sample_rate' (default 50000 uS) to determine the cpu speed to ramp down
to.
There is only one tuneable for this governor:
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/interactive/min_sample_rate:
The minimum ammount of time to spend at the current frequency before
ramping down. This is to ensure that the governor has seen enough
historic cpu load data to determine the appropriate workload.
Default is 5000 uS.
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One last thing is that this kernel keeps logs. Even though they are hard to read if you want to see them, type this:
adb remount
adb pull /proc/last_kmsg last_kmesg.txt
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***how to partition for apps2sd for Amon Ra's Recovery and Cyanogen's Clockwork Mod Recovery***
Instruction Source: http://www.villainrom.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Apps2SD#Normal_Installation
How to Setup SD card partitions from AmonRa's Recovery:
1. backup your stuff on your memory card. It is very possible that this will erase everything on your memory card.
2. Shut down the phone
3. Press and hold the home button while pressing the power button. Keep holding the home button until you get to the recovery menu.
4. Select Partition sdcard
5. Select Partition SD
6. Set the following partition sizes using the trackball or volume buttons:
-ext: 512MB - recommended. You will feel like you can install everything from the market.
-swap: none -not a prerequisite but recommended. use at least 30mb.
-fat: remaining
7. Reboot the phone. It may take a little while for boot to finish on this boot only.
How to Setup SD card partitions from Clockworkmod Recovery:
***Do not partition with Clockwork mod. There are some issues that I have read that will mess up your install***
There are alternative methods for this, but it's just easier to use Amon_Ra's image for this.
***How to setup a2sd/Swap/JIT***
A2SD is already enabled by default on this rom. However Swap and dalvik to sd is not!
To get swap working (if you made a swap partition on your sd card)
1. get to adb
2. adb remount
3. adb shell
4. a2sd reswap
To move Dalvik cache to sd -
5. a2sd cachesd
VOILA! 149MB free on the phone! *w00t*
Also there is more config you could do here. You can enable JIT *dunno if it works, so add at your own risk*
***More info for a2sd configuration***
Code:
Standard Apps2SD Commands:
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reinstall
Moves free and paid apps to the ext2/ext3/ext4 partition on your secure digital card. Removes the No A2SD flag file.
This is used if you have already executed an a2sd remove command. Otherwise, this part is automatically performed when Apps2SD is started.
File removed: /data/.noa2sd
remove
Moves free and paid apps to the internal phone storage. Creates the No A2SD flag file.
File created: /data/.noa2sd
Swap Partition Commands:
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reswap
Removes the No Swap flag. Allows A2SD to activate the swap partition.
This is used if you have already executed an a2sd noswap command. Otherwise, this part is automatically performed when Apps2SD is started. Note: This command has no effect on roms where the swap space is not built into the kernel.
File removed: /data/.noswap
noswap
Creates the No Swap flag. Prevents A2SD from activating the swap partition. Note: This command has no effect on roms where the swap space is not built into the kernel.
File created: /data/.noswap
swappyxx
Sets the swappiness setting for the swap file. xx sets the swappiness percentage used. (i.e. to set swappiness to 30%, type a2sd swappy30.
Dalvik Cache Commands:
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cachesd
Moves Dalvik cache files to the ext2/ext3/ext4 partition on your secure digital card. Creates Dalvik Cache to SD flag.
Caution: If your phone fails to mount the ext2/ext3/ext4 partition and your dalvik-cache is pointed to the SD card, you will likely end up in a boot loop. Execute a2sd nocache from adb shell to rectify the issue.
File created: /data/.dalvikcacahe
File removed: /data/.dcpartition
cachesdreset
Same as cachesd above, but erases the contents of the dalvik-cache after move. This performs both the a2sd cachesd and a2sd resetcache all in one command.
File removed: /data/.dcpartition
cachepart
Moves Dalvik cache files to the /cache partition in your phone. Creates Dalvik Cache to Cache Partition flag.
Caution: Some phones do not have enough space to put the dalvik-cache on the cache partition. Also, some roms that have SenseUI installed may not work well with the dalvik-cache on the cache partition (although this issue appears to be fixed starting with Darktremor 2.7.5.1). If you experience issues such as force closes, try moving the dalvik-cache to the SD card (a2sd cachesd) or internal storage (a2sd nocache) instead.
File created: /data/.dcpartition
File removed: /data/.dalvikcache
cachepartreset
Same as cachepart above, but erases the contents of the dalvik-cache after move. This performs both the a2sd cachepart and a2sd resetcache all in one command.
File removed: /data/.dalvikcache
nocache
Moves Dalvik cache files to the internal phone storage. Removes all Dalvik Cache flags.
File removed: /data/.dcpartition, /data/.dalvikcache
nocachereset
Same as nocache above, but erases the contents of the dalvik-cache after move. This performs both the a2sd nocache and a2sd resetcache all in one command.
File removed: /data/.dcpartition. /data/.dalvikcache
resetcache
Clears the dalvik cache and restarts phone.
Apps2SD Diagnostic Commands:
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check
Performs a symlink and flag file check on your setup. Outputs a report that shows you if
there are issues with your Apps2SD setup.
repair
Performs a repair of all symlinks based on flag file activation.
diskspace
Shows disk space statistics for the ext partition.
sysinfo
Displays information about your phone, partitions, swap, and more.
Also writes a dump file that has an entire profile of your phone. This is for troubleshooting only.
File Created: /data/dtsysdump.txt
swapspace
Shows swap space statistics for all swap space active on the phone. Note: This command has no effect on roms where the swap space is not built into the kernel.
ZipAlign Commands:
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align
Performs a one-time zipalign on all APK files in /data/app and /data/app-private.
zipalign
Allows ZipAlign to execute during the boot process. Creates the ZipAlign flag file.
File Created: /data/.zipalign
nozipalign
Prevents ZipAlign from executing during the boot process. Removes the ZipAlign flag file.
File Removed: /data/.zipalign
Dalvik Setting Commands:
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jit
Installs DalvikVM JIT.
WARNING: Do not run this command if your phone has NAND protection active.
nojit
Removes DalvikVM JIT.
WARNING: Do not run this command if your phone has NAND protection active.
defaultheap
Resets the Dalvik heap size to the default heap size.
File Removed: /data/.smallheap, /data/.largeheap, /data/.jumboheap
heapsizexx
Sets the dalvik heap size to xx. For example, to set the dalvik cache to 24mb, type a2sd heapsize24. To reset back to default, type a2sd heapsize0 (that's a zero, not the letter "o")
Low Memory Killer Commands:
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lowmem-moderate
Sets the internal memory killer to the following settings:
Code:
Foreground Apps: 1536 pages / 6 MB
Visible Apps: 3072 pages / 12 MB
Secondary Server: 4096 pages / 16 MB
Hidden Apps: 7680 pages / 30 MB
Content Provider: 8960 pages / 35 MB
Empty App: 10240 pages / 40 MB
Create File: /data/.lmmoderate
Remove File: /data/.lmoptimum, /data/.lmstrict, /data/.lmaggressive, /data/.lmultimate, /data/.lmextreme
lowmem-optimum
Sets the internal memory killer to the following settings:
Code:
Foreground Apps: 1536 pages / 6 MB
Visible Apps: 2048 pages / 8 MB
Secondary Server: 4096 pages / 16 MB
Hidden Apps: 10240 pages / 40 MB
Content Provider: 12800 pages / 50 MB
Empty App: 15360 pages / 60 MB
Create File: /data/.lmoptimum
Remove File: /data/.lmmoderate, /data/.lmstrict, /data/.lmaggressive, /data/.lmultimate, /data/.lmextreme
lowmem-strict
Sets the internal memory killer to the following settings:
Code:
Foreground Apps: 1536 pages / 6 MB
Visible Apps: 2048 pages / 8 MB
Secondary Server: 4096 pages / 16 MB
Hidden Apps: 15360 pages / 60 MB
Content Provider: 17920 pages / 70 MB
Empty App: 20480 pages / 80 MB
Create File: /data/.lmstrict
Remove File: /data/.lmmoderate, /data/.lmoptimum, /data/.lmaggressive, /data/.lmultimate, /data/.lmextreme
lowmem-aggressive
Sets the internal memory killer to the following settings:
Code:
Foreground Apps: 1536 pages / 6 MB
Visible Apps: 3072 pages / 12 MB
Secondary Server: 4096 pages / 16 MB
Hidden Apps: 21000 pages / 82 MB
Content Provider: 23000 pages / 90 MB
Empty App: 25000 pages / 98 MB
Create File: /data/.lmaggressive
Remove File: /data/.lmmoderate, /data/.lmoptimum, /data/.lmstrict, /data/.lmextreme, /data/.lmultimate
lowmem-extreme
Sets the internal memory killer to the following settings:
Code:
Foreground Apps: 1536 pages / 6 MB
Visible Apps: 3072 pages / 12 MB
Secondary Server: 4096 pages / 16 MB
Hidden Apps: 38400 pages / 150 MB
Content Provider: 40960 pages / 160 MB
Empty App: 43520 pages / 170 MB
Create File: /data/.lmextreme
Remove File: /data/.lmmoderate, /data/.lmoptimum, /data/.lmstrict, /data/.lmaggressive, /data/.lmultimate
lowmem-ultimate
Sets the internal memory killer to the following settings:
Code:
Foreground Apps: 1536 pages / 6 MB
Visible Apps: 3072 pages / 12 MB
Secondary Server: 4096 pages / 16 MB
Hidden Apps: 51200 pages / 200 MB
Content Provider: 57600 pages / 225 MB
Empty App: 64000 pages / 250 MB
Create File: /data/.lmultimate
Remove File: /data/.lmmoderate, /data/.lmoptimum, /data/.lmstrict, /data/.lmaggressive, /data/.lmextreme
lowmem-default
Sets the internal memory killer back to phone default settings.
Remove File: /data/.lmmoderate, /data/.lmoptimum, /data/.lmstrict, /data/.lmaggressive, /data/.lmextreme, /data/.lmultimate
***How to push an apk file using adb***
*Of course you have to have a rooted phone to do this, if not check the ***how to root*** section first before getting this far.*
This tutorial is going to use the linked deleted files zip from the link in the first post.
1. Download the Android SDK for your appropriate Operating System from here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2. Once downloaded, be sure to download the deleted files zip from the link in the first post.
3. Extract the Android SDK file to an easily findable folder
4. Extract the deleted files from the zip file, and copy the apk file you choose to the AndroidSdk\tools folder. For reference I will be using the Dialer.apk file in this tutorial (not included in the zip).
5. connect phone to computer and select "charge only" from the menu.
(*for windows Vista/7/XP*)
*prerequisite* - you must have the adb drivers installed to do this in windows.
6. Click Start, go to > All Programs > Accessories, and from there, right click 'command' (something like that), and click 'open as administrator' (XP users do not have to do this, just go to Start > Run, type cmd, and press enter)
7 .navigate to the android tools folder you put the apk file in (the command to change directories is 'cd' and then a space, and the name of the next folder, so to navigate to the 'android' folder, you would type 'cd android', and then you can use 'dir' to see the next directories till you get to the right folder.
8. type 'adb remount'. This is going to start the adb system, and then remount the phone in root mode.
9. to check to see if your phone is mounted and everything is kosher, type 'adb devices' and it should show something on the bottom that should be your device or serial of the device. If it says ??????????? then it's not working.
10. type 'adb push HtcDialer.apk /system/app'
11. DRINK A BEER! You have pushed an apk to your phone! To check if it is installed, simply click the call button (or press phone on the rosie), go to settings and select speed dial. Then see if you can change/add a number to speed dial #2. This could possibly require a reboot to actually start the new version of the installed software but you should just be able to go ahead and use it
(*for Linux*)
6. Once you extract the android-sdk-linux_x86 folder, go to the terminal, and navigate to the android folder pretty much the same way as windows, except instead of using dir (ubuntu users can use it), use 'ls'
7. type 'sudo ./adb remount' and when asked, type the administrator password for the linux system. This is going to start the adb system, and then remount the phone in root mode.
8. To check to see if your phone is mounted, type 'sudo ./adb devices' this should show your device.
9. To do that actual push, type 'sudo ./adb push HtcDialer.apk /system/app'
10.
DRINK A BEER! You have pushed an apk to your phone! To check if it is installed, simply click the call button (or press phone on the rosie), go to settings and select speed dial. Then see if you can change/add a number to speed dial #2. This could possibly require a reboot to actually start the new version of the installed software but you should just be able to go ahead and use it
***History***
(July 21st)v.0.1 - Dirteh_South-Krome_Knuggz #First Cellular South+Root 2.1 hero rom to hit XDA! Featured Full Stock 2.1 + root, tethering, and apps2SD. --issues-- had to remove various apps because of signing issues.
Download Link:http://www.mediafire.com/?15k8u28gy9f3vka
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(July 25)v.0.5 - Dirteh_South-Kleen_Thugz #Removed useless apps, added Live Wallpapers. --issues-- facebook update issue
Download Link:http://www.mediafire.com/?xx0d54pnj99tuyn
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(July 27)v.0.6 - Dirteh_South-Fast_Dubz! #Added vUV'd 710mhz overclocked kernel, added Home Switcher, Helix Launcher, and a few small programs.
Download Link:http://www.mediafire.com/?9ithfl65laxpf0y
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(August 6)v.1-Beta - South Paw!V1-Beta #Went back to scratch RUU file, Name changed to hide the guilty, completely overhauled, removed useless apps, facebook was fixed, updated A2SD, overclocked/undervolted kernel, google maps, signing issues fixed, added google parts, Old skool 1.5 hero bootscreen, added custom lockcreen *by me* and background, Dconfig, Collin_ph Battery Tweak, Fixed the black dialer w/o haptic feedback.
Download Link:http://www.mediafire.com/?ipf0oonwn9zq2y1
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(August 12)v.1.5-Final - SouthPaw!V1.5-Final #Downgraded to previous version of Apps2SD, and previous version of Root Permissions app, modified vUV2 - boot.img file to work properly with a2sd, removed android terminal because there was no way to fix it from fc'ing if you installed from rom flash, removed Dconfig because it was not compatible with this a2sd setup, added xda-developers app, updated facebook to newest version, updated collin_ph battery tweak to newest version.
Download Link:http://www.mediafire.com/?7ro6qczcoqcxtip
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(October 1 - October 28th)v.2.0-Betas
beta1 - had slowdown issues due to an unstable kernel added/various things missing
beta2 - still bad slowdown- other various things missing/not working
beta3 - Once more bad slowdown/added internal tweaks for speed but didnt work
beta4 - Fixed slowdown, has internal tweaks for stable brainfuct kernel #6, added misc. backgrounds
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(October 27)V.2.0-Final
Removed a bunch of stuff. First ever odex version added alongside the deodex version. No added extras at all besides root, busybox, a2sd, and wireless tethering. No longer a carrier specific rom.
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(October 28th)V2.1-Final(ish)
Based on newest update from cellular south. Vanilla with no extras just like 2.0 Final. Removed bloat. No kitchen signed apps AT ALL for smooth working with upgrading apps
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Hell yeah! Although the neighbors didn't appreciate me running around in the front yard naked! Hmmm.... Maybe I will try the backyard next time.

Good job. I'm glad somebody finally got a CSouth Rom on here.
If you need any assistance let me know.

Ok I go to filedropper site but all I get to download is an empty folder, 66.7kb????. Has the file name but no data, or am I completely missing the right link? Do I need to join to download? Thanks, would really like to try this ROM out.

I got the download, followed all steps, it says that the zip is bad. I deleted the old one, transferred a fresh one to card, same story. I'm downloading the zip again just to make sure it didn't corrupt while downloading.
Anyone else run into this problem?

zip flashed fine for me. Just booting up

Can this be used in other non-sprint heros?
Also, I was wondering if it is possible to have like a stripped / universal version for non-sprint heros and then install CS’s or other carrier’s stuff apart like DarchDroid did with his naked rom with Google ****s apart.
Thanks for sharing it!

I downloaded it from the link with no problem. I did the following:
1.downloaded the zip
2.transferred it to the SD Card
3.HBoot
4.Created Nandroid
5. Wiped everything
6. flashed in zip file
It works pretty good. I can't get my yahoo account to work. I also can't get the new widgets to download to the phone and work. They download and then I don't get them. Hmmmm....

Anybody know how to change pri version? Mine is 1. Something but my non rooted phone is 2.51_013

Even though I am on AT&T with a Magic and Captivate it is good to see some Cell South love around here. I will be using your rom to flash to as many friend's Heroes I know.
Bring on the Incredible, Milestone, and Galaxy S now C South!

Kaisum said:
I got the download, followed all steps, it says that the zip is bad. I deleted the old one, transferred a fresh one to card, same story. I'm downloading the zip again just to make sure it didn't corrupt while downloading.
Anyone else run into this problem?
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yeah i got the same problem

Redfox85 said:
Anybody know how to change pri version? Mine is 1. Something but my non rooted phone is 2.51_013
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That is odd. I have no idea tbh, but I'll try to check it out.
From here on out, any questions asked will be answered in the 2nd post on this thread.
***link is fixed!! Any issues please report!***
And yes this rom should work for non-cs users, but always take caution and do like you do with sprint roms, and it should be ok (and for those who didn't get voicemail notifications, this should support it)

hexskrew said:
That is odd. I have no idea tbh, but I'll try to check it out.
From here on out, any questions asked will be answered in the 2nd post on this thread.
***link is fixed!! Any issues please report!***
And yes this rom should work for non-cs users, but always take caution and do like you do with sprint roms, and it should be ok (and for those who didn't get voicemail notifications, this should support it)
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somethings up with the link again i got an error saying the the files is no longer there

Just want to say thanks, working well here!
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

Agpilot! said:
Just want to say thanks, working well here!
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
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could you send me the file there appears to be a problem with the link

To Mr. Danger, yes I will need some help soon. I want to branch this rom out to a couple of different versions. 1. With no apps (well junk apps anyways) with helix launcher and no sense, 2. With no junk apps with sense, and 3. Just the full montey (like now but with no issues)
@pound24. I just tried the link. It's working fine (from mediafire, not the old link, I removed that one)

hexskrew said:
To Mr. Danger, yes I will need some help soon. I want to branch this rom out to a couple of different versions. 1. With no apps (well junk apps anyways) with helix launcher and no sense, 2. With no junk apps with sense, and 3. Just the full montey (like now but with no issues)
@pound24. I just tried the link. It's working fine (from mediafire, not the old link, I removed that one)
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i used a different computer and it worked about to flash in a sec

This may be a dumb question, but you do need to root before applying this ROM, right?

Yes, the phone has to be rooted before loading anything except for the stock updates from the carriers.

Related

The Ultimate Guide to put Hero Builds and other Builds to your G1/Magic Android Phones by hellogadgetman from Greece
or download from here for best structure and more
http://rapidshare.com/files/2522727..._Builds_and_other_Builds_to_your_G1_best.docx
for ROOTED Phones
I have no responsibility for mistakes and problems through this guide
1) Find your SPL and Radio Versions
• Radio
o Next you will want to confirm your Radio Baseband.
To Confirm this Press Menu - Settings - About Phone - Scroll down till you see Baseband version.
Compare the Baseband value to the value below to see if you are using the correct radio for your build or if you need to update.
o You will need 2.22.19.26I
• Currently there are three SPLs available. The G1 variant is the SPL that is installed in stock T-Mobile G1 phones. The Engineering variant is found in the Android Dev Phone 1. Finally, the HardSPL is a modification of the Engineering variant by cmonex, with additional hacker-friendly functionality.
• HardSPL
• VER: HSPL10.95.3000
• HardSPL is a modification of the Engineering SPL by cmonex. In addition to the functionality of the Engineering SPL, HardSPL also allows NBH files to be used without matching the CID (carrier ID) check.
• Engineering SPL
• VER: HBOOT-0.95.3000
• The Engineering SPL is a custom SPL installed in devices intended for Android development. It has existed since before the launch of the G1 and is now available to the general public as preinstalled on the Android Dev Phone 1.
• G1 Original SPL
• VER: HBOOT-0.95.0000
• This is the original SPL which is installed in a stock G1. It is easily distinguished by the "trademark" red-green-blue bootloader screen which appears in many HTC phones. This SPL does not support the fastboot protocol and thus will not allow the user to flash nand backup images.
2) Update the Radio to the Latest
• Download the Radio zip.
• http://android-roms.googlecode.com/files/ota-radio-2_22_19_26I.zip
• Rename it to "update.zip".
• Copy it to the root of your phone's SD card.
• Turn your phone off.
• Start up in recovery mode by holding Home and pressing Power.
• Press ALT+S to apply the update.
• Once the update is applied press Home+Back to reboot the phone. The Phone will start to boot up and then continue applying the update. Once this is completed the Recovery menu will ask you for the second time to reboot the phone via Home + Back
3) Update the SPL to the Latest
IF YOU HAVE ONE SD CARD:
• Upload new SPL on your microSD and rename to "update.zip"
• Reboot your phone into recovery mode. I ASSUME YOU MEAN HOLDING POWER AND HOME BUTTONS>>>RIGHT?
• THIS IS IMPORTANT (perform a nandroid backup, of course) APPLY THE UPDATE USING ALT-S..., and once complete DON'T DO ANYTHING.. read step 4.
• WITHOUT PRESSING ANY BUTTONS remove your microSD card from your phone, and plug it into your microSD card adapter/SD card reader
• Remove/rename the SPL update (to something other than "update.zip") and upload the update file of the build you are currently using onto your microSD card. Put your microSD card back in your phone AGAIN WITHOUT PUSHING ANY BUTTONS I KNOW THIS IS STUPID, BUT WE RENAME THE BUILD TO UPDATE.ZIP AS WELL
• Press Alt + x to go to the console. If your phone does not reboot automatically, press enter, type "reboot recovery", then press enter again.
• If you boot up in recovery, you have done everything correctly. Now APPLY THE UPDATE USING ALT-S, reboot, and you're done
4) Performing a NANDROID Backup
At this point you should backup your phone via NANDROID
1 Turn your phone off.
2 Hold Home, press Power button to boot into Recovery Mode
3 Press ALT+B to start the backup.
4 Once the backup has completed press Home + Back
Next your phone will reboot and load the OS, at this point you should copy the files your just backed up to your PC incase you need to recover your phone
1 Mount your SDCard to your PC
2 On your SDCard change to the nandroid/HT840GZ30985
3 Inside this folder you will see another folder the first 8 digits of this folder name is the date it was created in the YYYYMMDD format and the last four are the time.
4 Copy this entire folder to your PC and save it. As you make more backups to your phone repeat this process.
5) Format your sd card to Fat32 and Ext2/Ext3 Partitions
• Install the sdsplit executable to your phone. To so this, open the 'terminal' application / ADB Shell and type the following commands at the prompts:$ su
# cd /data
# wget http://64.105.21.209/bin/lib/droid/sdsplit
# chmod 555 sdsplit
# exit
• Decide the size of your FAT partition:
You should use one of two approaches to decide the size of your FAT partition. The first one involves simply directly deciding this size (i.e. I want a 5G FAT partition). In this case, the EXT2 partition will be the remainder of the card.
size_of_fat_partition = size
The second method is based upon the fact that you want to decide the size of the EXT2 partition and would like the FAT partition to be the remainder of the card. In this case, the size of the FAT partition will be based on the size of your sdcard and the size of the EXT2 partition that you want. Use this formula to calculate it:
size_of_sdcard - size_of_ext2_partition = size
So, if you have an 8GB sdcard and want 1GB of space for apps on your EXT2 partition, use 7000M for the FAT size.
No matter which method you use, you will need to specify either bytes (no parameter), kilobytes (K) or megabytes (M) . So, for a 5G partition would use a 5000M size parameter.
Note: The size parameter is currently case sensitive, use 7500M, not 7500m!
• Backup your SDCard onto your PC
Note: To figure out how much data (in K) you have on you FAT partition, you can type the following in your terminal / ADB Shell (the sdcard can not be mounted for this cmd to work):
$ du -s /sdcard
Note: to find out how much free space is left on your /data partition type (see available)
$ df /data
• Run sdsplit. Use the size from step 3 below (do not forget the "M" in size if you are specifying megabytes): (Note: you will need an internet connection on your phone for this step)
Note: If you are using the JF1.5 update, you should put a -nc at the end of the commands below since system configuration is not needed!
Non JF1.5 Build:
$ su
# /data/sdsplit -nd -fs size
# exit
JF1.5 Build:
$ su
# /data/sdsplit -nd -fs size -nc
# exit
Please, remember to record the output of this stage if you run into a problem. There will be a permanent record of it in, /data/sdsplit.log.
• Reboot your phone, via terminal:
reboot
• Restore your data from your PC to your Fat partition of your SDCard.
• You're done! You should have two partitions now on your sdcard. The FAT one mounted at /sdcard and the EXT2 one mounted at /system/sd.
6) Put the Cyanogen Recovery image 1.2
http://n0rp.chemlab.org/android/cm-recovery-1.2.img
To install raw image: copy it to your sdcard and run from a terminal:
flash_image recovery /sdcard/cm-recovery-1.2.img
It is suggested to fully shutdown the device and power it back up.
Check Recovery IMG by rebooting phone and pressing Home + Power to see the new Recovery IMG
If you have problems with a "no space on device" error, try using fastboot and erasing first:
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash recovery cm-recovery-1.3.1.img
7) Upload JACHero 2.2.3 or any other to sd card and rename them as update.zip
8)Last steps to finalize
• wipe
• run apps2sd from recovery image menu
• then run fix filesystems
• then run update.zip
• then run apps2sd from recovery image menu again
• then reboot
• when phone reboots, give it about a minute after the screen comes on and chose deny on swapper in SU permissions pop up.
• then go thru the setup for gmail and android..
• after you get logged in to everything, do your settings for backlight and whatever else,
• then go to programs and do the swapper settings -
• SWAPPER SETTING:
/system/sd/swapfile.swp
Change swapper size
i did 20mb / 32mb ( i think thats right )
• then reboot ( after Gmail has finished syncing your contacts )
• when it comes back up choose always allow on swapper ( in su permission popup )
• then do you market and flickr( disable wifi for a sec ) to accept the terms..
• then give it a few seconds, and in about 1 min the phone will be running faster like cupcake
Many thanks to JACHero,Cyanogen,Robpet2,Jesus Freke,Jon Pezz, xmoo, Haykuro, Stericson, dapro, The Dude, Darkrift, and many others!

very nice guide thank you...also very nice guide structure
gonna try this and see if i can really get this to run as fast as cupcake

Just a side note;
Http://twistedumbrella.googlepages.com/index.htm
The guide there has all the resources loaded to the site already and no longer requires you to have to use fastboot because the recovery there has restore built in.

pretty good guide...but this has nothing to do with porting builds -- only installing builds that have already been "ported"
porting (in the context you used it) means to change a build to work on another system / device:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porting
also...Recovery 1.3.1 is the latest and greatest
cheers

alapapa said:
pretty good guide...but this has nothing to do with porting builds -- only installing builds that have already been "ported"
porting (in the context you used it) means to change a build to work on another system / device:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porting
also...Recovery 1.3.1 is the latest and greatest
cheers
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I know but 1.2 Cyanogen has Apps to sd and fix filesystems

alapapa said:
pretty good guide...but this has nothing to do with porting builds -- only installing builds that have already been "ported"
porting (in the context you used it) means to change a build to work on another system / device:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porting
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Yes, the title of this post is rather misleading. I was expecting a guide to porting. This is a well organized collection of instructions to prepare your phone for most modern builds, and will surely be useful to some, but the title should really be changed to better reflect the content of the post.

hellogadgetman said:
I know but 1.2 Cyanogen has Apps to sd and fix filesystems
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1.3.1 does too, but much like fix_permissions its executed through concole instead of menu

If someone made the guide please post his thoughts
Thanks

Anyone or better None

thanx for your instructions!
and, is the Cyanogen Recovery Image the necessary part for flashing Hero roms on G1?
thanx again.

thanx for your instructions!
and, is the Cyanogen Recovery Image the necessary part for flashing Hero roms on G1?
thanx again.

Very good, indeed.
EDIT:
What happens if you miss a step, but still able to flash the latest 2.3.5 hero rom? (Following these steps reduces the lag?)
That's what exactly what I did:
1. I already had the latest radio update (so I didn't bother downloading again)
2. I installed latest SPL, renamed it to "update" in my sd card, turn off phone, turn-on phone (HOME+END button), hit ALT+S.
(I don't have a SD card reader yet.....but I have another phone (T-Mobile Wing), I removed SD card from G1, put it in T-Mobile Wing, opened folder where SD card is, and deleted "update" (SPL file), rename the 2.3.5 HERO rom to "update", took SD card out of T-Mobile Wing, put it in my G1)
3. Turn on G1 (HOME + END), wipe (ALT+W), then flash (ALT+S)
(Waited until it installed new hero ROM, it was installed, then I went to swapper application and changed settings to " /system/sd/swap.swp "
That's it.
I already had partition my SD card before doing this update. I dont know if it's necessary to do it again.
My G1 is working, and I have 72MB free space in internal phone storage (so far).
My question is:
Do I need to follow these steps to make the rom work better? To allow my apps go to my SD card (like it was before).?
By the way, I installed the OVERCLOCKWIDGET app from market and it won't open. (Launch Error, "Overclockwidget (need root) could not be launched")
Any inputs would be greatly appreciated.
Then I wipe, flash new ROM.

ss1271 said:
thanx for your instructions!
and, is the Cyanogen Recovery Image the necessary part for flashing Hero roms on G1?
thanx again.
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Yes if you want to be a fast Hero ROM

jay22are said:
very nice guide thank you...also very nice guide structure
gonna try this and see if i can really get this to run as fast as cupcake
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if it is let me lnow to make the change to hero

FAILURE to install
I followed your guide exactly but when I was flashing the hero update an error came back
"E: Cant't chown/mod /system/xbin
(no such file or directory)
E:Failure at line 14:
set_perm_recursive 0 2000 0755 06755 SYSTEM.xbin
Installation aborted."
Any suggestions???
NVM. Problem fixed. had to download the following spl
https://www.digital-bit.ch/g1devel/6.0-spl-signed.zip

Alt+M (apps2sd option) isn't showing up in v1.3.1
Anyone have any idea why Alt+M (apps2sd option) isn't showing up in Cyanogen's Recovery Image when all the other options that were updated in 1.3.1 are?
twistedumbrella said:
1.3.1 does too, but much like fix_permissions its executed through concole instead of menu
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Thats the reason I put in my guide the 1.2 Cyanogen recovery

DirectMatrix said:
Anyone have any idea why Alt+M (apps2sd option) isn't showing up in Cyanogen's Recovery Image when all the other options that were updated in 1.3.1 are?
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app2sd is automatic in version 1.3.1, but that's for new apps installation.

All the hero roms (at least that i know) require not the recommended "HardSPL" but Haykuro's updated SPL
This guide is very misleading esp since you bascially c/p from the other posts.
Dont take it personally, but it really needs to be cleaned up

B-man007 said:
All the hero roms (at least that i know) require not the recommended "HardSPL" but Haykuro's updated SPL
This guide is very misleading esp since you bascially c/p from the other posts.
Dont take it personally, but it really needs to be cleaned up
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But this is the point of somebody who has to read over 500 posts to understand to have all the things straight away.
I have used it and it is fine and some others also ...(over 100 downloads of the document)
Thanks

This script has 2 main uses:
1. Modify an update.zip
2. Create an update.zip
For #1 - You just extract the contents of an update.zip into the placehere folder, modify its contents, and run the script stating to create an update.zip
For #2 - So far these are the options i have in there for create the update-script
1. Copy directories
2. Copy files
3. Create Symlinks
4. Delete file
5. Delete directory
6. Flash boot image
7. Set permissions for file
8. Set permissions for directory
New Features in 2.0 :
- Set java heap size / compression level for zip
- New drag/drop mode.
>>> - If you drag a folder onto the script's icon (as in Script.bat) it will compress the contents of the folder into a zip and sign it.
>>> - If u drag a zip onto the script's icon (as in Script.bat) it will sign the zip for you.
So this script guides u as u select each option, and adds the appropriate command to the update-script file. Then u exit that sub-menu and create update.zip
Heres a video for a better explanation:
This script is a result of me constantly wanting to modify roms before i flash them & users who are unaware/lost as to creating/modifying update.zips.
Download : [Windows]

Awesome Gotta try it out.

I tried using this to just push a single app into /system/app just to see if it would work, but when I try to flash from recovery I get E:Syntax error in update script
when I open my update script it reads thus:
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk")
Do you know what the issue might be?

marsevern said:
I tried using this to just push a single app into /system/app just to see if it would work, but when I try to flash from recovery I get E:Syntax error in update script
when I open my update script it reads thus:
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk")
Do you know what the issue might be?
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Hmm thats wierd. Can u try placing the file inside a folder withing the placehere folder? N then try it. Tell me if tht works, in meantime ill try a example, perhaps the new changes i made broke something
K i figured it out, i forgot to place a ; after the line. Try placing it and then flashing. Ill fix it.

update-script is now
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk");
but I still get a syntax error
Edit: I had also tried putting it in a placeholder file, but that didn't help either, even with the added semicolon

Hmm so something seems wrong with my package_extract_file syntax
Even though ive compared it to online update-script samples. Regardless, for now use the copy directories option instead.

marsevern said:
update-script is now
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk");
but I still get a syntax error
Edit: I had also tried putting it in a placeholder file, but that didn't help either, even with the added semicolon
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Retry, cuz i just did it and it works fine.
Created a folder app inside placehere folder
placed my apk inside it
Ran the script, chose option 1
Then chose option 1
Then typed DATA
Then typed app
Then typed app
Then typed 9
Then typed 2
Then flashed the update.zip
Letter Casing matters, if it says SYSTEM or DATA , do that dont do data or system.
Btw, first clear out using the script. So when u run it. type y to clear ur previous work.

marsevern said:
update-script is now
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk");
but I still get a syntax error
Edit: I had also tried putting it in a placeholder file, but that didn't help either, even with the added semicolon
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K i uploaded a fixed one. No file option for now just directory. And added a push to sdcard option. I think wht u were doing was putting it inside a folder and still using the file option.

Yay, it works now. Thank you for creating this and for helping me.

marsevern said:
Yay, it works now. Thank you for creating this and for helping me.
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Cool, glad to help. Let me know if i can make it more user-friendly

Daneshm90 said:
This script has 2 main uses:
1. Modify an update.zip
2. Create an update.zip
For #1 - You just extract the contents of an update.zip into the placehere folder, modify its contents, and run the script stating to create an update.zip
For #2 - So far these are the options i have in there for create the update-script
1. Copy directories
2. Copy files
3. Create Symlinks
4. Delete file
5. Delete directory
6. Flash boot image
7. Set permissions for file
8. Set permissions for directory
So this script guides u as u select each option, and adds the appropriate command to the update-script file. Then u exit that sub-menu and create update.zip
Heres a video for a better explanation:
This script is a result of me constantly wanting to modify roms before i flash them & users who are unaware/lost as to creating/modifying update.zips.
Download : [Windows]
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It would be nice if the download link worked and didn't take me to some wierd web sites everytime I click on the download button!

sparksco said:
It would be nice if the download link worked and didn't take me to some wierd web sites everytime I click on the download button!
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the link works. it's hosted on mediafire and sometime ad page pops up.

sparksco said:
It would be nice if the download link worked and didn't take me to some wierd web sites everytime I click on the download button!
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sunzoje said:
the link works. it's hosted on mediafire and sometime ad page pops up.
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Well the reason i do it on something like mediafire is cuz its not xda dependant and that its one of the few sites with no waiting time for downloads. Plus i get to monitor # of downloads, in order to know if something is in demand, hence ill work on improving that.

Daneshm90 said:
Well the reason i do it on something like mediafire is cuz its not xda dependant and that its one of the few sites with no waiting time for downloads. Plus i get to monitor # of downloads, in order to know if something is in demand, hence ill work on improving that.
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Ok, well I've tried both firefox and IE and they both do the same thing. Can you post a mirror because I've never had any problems with mediafire downloads before? I even logged into mediafire and it still gives me this error:
The website declined to show this webpage
HTTP 403
Most likely causes:
•This website requires you to log in.
What you can try:
Go back to the previous page.
This error (HTTP 403 Forbidden) means that Internet Explorer was able to connect to the website, but it does not have permission to view the webpage.
For more information about HTTP errors, see Help.

sparksco said:
Ok, well I've tried both firefox and IE and they both do the same thing. Can you post a mirror because I've never had any problems with mediafire downloads before? Do I have to log in to mediafire? It gives me this error:
The website declined to show this webpage
HTTP 403
Most likely causes:
•This website requires you to log in.
What you can try:
Go back to the previous page.
This error (HTTP 403 Forbidden) means that Internet Explorer was able to connect to the website, but it does not have permission to view the webpage.
For more information about HTTP errors, see Help.
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Hmm k sure. Heres an xda attachment.

Did you know you are awesome?
You are awesome

Daneshm90 said:
Retry, cuz i just did it and it works fine.
Created a folder app inside placehere folder
placed my apk inside it
Ran the script, chose option 1
Then chose option 1
Then typed DATA
Then typed app
Then typed app
Then typed 9
Then typed 2
Then flashed the update.zip
Letter Casing matters, if it says SYSTEM or DATA , do that dont do data or system.
Btw, first clear out using the script. So when u run it. type y to clear ur previous work.
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It works just fine for me too. I just combined Chromatic3.7 rom with httclay's theme by changing the framework.apk and the services.jar files. I also deleted some system apps as well as added a couple of my own. I also put my own bootanimation.zip on there and it works fine.

My first successfull update.zip
Ok so I have messed around with this a lot and I have successfully created a update.zip rom that runs stable. I decided to go with the Chromatic 3.7 rom based off of cm-5.0.8-DS Stable. Feel free to download this and give me your feedback. I take no credit for this rom what so ever. All of the credit goes to Chromersmith and the other devs that made this, not me! This rom is only 1mb larger than the original, about 59mb. What this rom includes:
-reverse nexus style bootanimation (added by me)
-Stock ADWLauncher.apk from cm-5.0.8-DS Stable (has the nexus style launcher, but isn't all themed up. It runs smoother because it isn't as much of a system hog. Added by me)
-apps: Mytouch Music (came with rom not added), 3D Gallery (removed Gallery for same reason), cachecleaner (great for freeing up internal memory), Wireless Tether v2.0.2 for eclair, and of course all the regular stock system apps like YouTube, etc.
And of course you can modify this and re-post your own results as well the same way I did. Isn't that the whole point of this thread?
IMPORTANT! Make sure you read the Chromatic 3.7 thread to get all of the requirements and settings correct after flashing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679135
I take no responsibility for anyone that breaks their phone because they don't know what their doing!
And of course enjoy:
http://www.mediafire.com/?1zzhoj32oqw

I just finished my second update.zip
Ok so I put a lot more work into this one than I did the first one. This is based off of the CM-5.0.8-DS Stable rom+gapps. I got sick of having to flash the gapps seperatly after flashing the rom, so I just added them in.
-Added the Multitasking OC Kernel and a lot of other things like a black status bar mod, and a custom ADWLauncher icon.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
-Added other icons to stock apps like music and a few others that I can't remember right now lol.
-Removed the stock Cyanogenmod boot animation and replaced it with the reverse nexus style one (takes up less memory and boots faster, really fast!). Once you get it flashed and get everything set up, reboot your phone and watch how fast it boots up. Mine boots in about a 30 seconds once the boot animation comes on.
Apps included:
-3DGallery (Default Gallery, removed Gallery to save on internal space)
-CacheCleaner (Good system cache cleaner to free up that internal memory!)
-New Phone.apk added from Chromatic3.7 rom (looks very nice btw)
-Wireless Tether v2.0.2 for Eclair roms.
Requirements:
-Danger SPL or Engineering SPL:
If you do not have these or know what they are then do not flash!
-I highly recommend that you have a swap partition of at least 32mb:
If you want this rom to run smoothly, or enable compcache under spare parts app.
Instructions:
-Do Nandroid backup!!!
-I recommend a wipe if your coming from anything other than cm5.0.8-DS based rom, otherwise, just flash it, and then run fix permissions!
-Download and flash as normal:
It will say welcome to cyanogenmod 5.0.8 DS! Do not be alarmed, this is not a stock version of his rom! I did not want to take the credit away from Cyanogenmod and his team for this rom, since I am using so much of it!
-SetCpu:
Install SetCpu. Run app and select auto detect speeds. The kernel on this rom will allow you to overclock way faster than you should. I can run this stably at 614MHz max, and 245MHz min on ondemand. If you go more than this, your phone will probably lock up, and you will have to pull the battery out just to reboot.
-SpareParts:
After Flashing you must change the clock and date color under spare parts found in the settings menu. I changed everything to white because it's a black status bar, but change to whatever color you wish. Also change the Carrier PLMN label color, and the Carrier SPN label color. The only color I change under the notification settings is the Notifications ticker color. Set window animations and transition animations to fast! Check fancy input animations and launcher in memory.
-ADW settings:
Under sreen preferences set Desktop scrolling speed to 0, it's silly fast! Set Desktop overshoot to 50. Select orientation sensor and auto stretch.
Under UI settings check Hide AllApps Bg and Hide AB Bg, and this will make your launcher look much better. Uncheck scrollable widgets unless you use them. Select whatever else you want, I like to select Hide icon labels and closing dockbar as well. The only one I don't check is the tint ab.
Run Firerats Patch:
Download and run Firerats Patch. This will patch things like facebook sync, enable swap partition, and a lot of other things. Dowload and place the fr-patch133.txt file on the root of your sd card. Go to terminal emulator and type "su" and press enter. Type "sh /sdcard/fr-patch133.txt" and press enter. This will bring up a list of commands for the script, along with an example of how the script works. Everything should install correctly unless your don't have a swap partition on your sdcard then it will not install swap. Everything else should install just fine. Once it finishes type "reboot" and your all done! It will take a long time to boot as it is finishing up all of the installations. Be patient and do not interrupt it by rebooting or powering off your phone!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=348484&d=1277328643
Make sure swap or compache is working in terminal emulator. Type "su" and press enter. Type "free" and enter.
I have put a lot of work into this, so that I can use this as a daily driver rom, until a stable froyo release comes out. This rom is really fast once you get it set up correctly. I mean let's face it, we have no idea how long it will take for froyo 2.2 to be realeased. So until then, let's keep on modding!
Disclaimer: I am not responsible if you break you phone because you did not read the requirements or follow the instructions correctly!
Download Link:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/b27a6g7/n/CM-5.0.8-DS-Black-OC-Mod.zip

if we have a lot of files, do we have to write them manually into cmd one by one?

[STOPPED][ROM ICS 15 Jul] slim rom for Desire [based on Sandvold .15 & K900 build 40]
These are a simple slim version of the original ICS ported rom for htc desire (aka bravo) provided by Sandvold and K900
Of course all credits must go to Sandvold & K900, I'm not a developer, simply I needed a lighter rom and due to many requests I decided to share my (small) work and dedicate to it a thread
They work just as original rom, I haven't changed a single bit, just removed all stuffs that can be downloaded later from google play (aka PhoneSky.apk). This thread is intended for "advanced users" but none can't stop you to make experiments
These rom are intended to work with cm7r2 hboot table & without the need of any ext3-4 partition (this means max 120-130 app)
IMPORTANT: as a2sd script we use as default for both roms 69a2sd script, more info here
CHANGELOG (15 Jul) :
- updated 98mydesireI script (modded minfree memory management)
- updated default Apex Launcher (anyway you can use whatever you prefer)
- updated OS fonts, I choose a ligther & smoother one
- Download here or Mirror here
CHANGELOG (06 Jul) :
- updated 98mydesireI script (reduced boot pause, it will stay only upon a fresh installation)
- updated MultiLing keyboard
- updated Music apk with JB release (moved backup to /system)
- moved LauncherApex from /system to /data (make an apex setting/icon backup before flash, you have to replace widget too)
CHANGELOG (04 Jul) :
- upgraded Sandolvd based ics rom (.15)
Some notes before starting:
before start I strongly suggest, if you are under MS Windows environment, to download the mini-sdk-android-windows.zip (look at 2nd post for details) from repository (aka known as diaduit), unzip the entire folder, without renaming it, where you prefer under your C: drive, this little zip contains some utilities and batch scripts to automate some recurrent actions useful to easily manage your device, such as for example radio flash, hboot flash, script injection, etc...
these slim rom will fit on cm7r2 partition table, if you don't know what is it you can start from alpharev.nl website, or simply download your .img copy from repository
I strongly suggest to use a modern and full functionally recovery, personally I use 4EXT: download from repository and flash trough _flash_recovery.bat batch script (from mini-sdk-android-windows.zip)
always in repository you can find a copy of the slim rom (named as rom-slim-etc...zip)
editing directly rom-slim-desireics-xyz_x.y.zip requires winrar (search in google)
this rom can work without any ext3-4 additional partition, I just move into sd-card ALL the games and not fundamental apps using default android behavior: Settings => Applications => Sd-card (tap correspondent app to move)
as a2sd script we use as default for both roms 69a2sd script, more info here
and now rom modded content:
removed all google applications (*) downloadable from google-play except QuickSearch and Vending (google-play app)
removed all tts lang (except for the service), they can be downloaded later from google-play because I suppose that own language should be enough for most of us
removed almost all sounds except one for alarm, one for ring and six for notifications, anyway you can create your own sounds repository in your sd-card, so you wont loose them never more: make a folder in your sd-card named /media/audio, then create under audio other 3 folders named: alarms, notifications, ringtones , then put your personal sounds under correspondent folders
removed default ics keyboard, the 1st reason because it's heavy and fat, the 2nd because has ton of languages when we really need just one... our own (I included as default MultiLing free keyboard, a light and highly configurable keyboard with downloadable single dictionary)
removed all customization and stock kernel is provided (eventually Tiamat kernel can be flashed separately), of course customization are included with best options/balance about my experience/opinion
default launcher is Apex Launcher
added 98mydesireI script (present under extra folder of mini-sdk-android-windows.zip), you can edit it as you prefer (use for this purpose pspad editor due to its ability to manipulate unix txt files), as default its primary goal is to manage cpu freq between sleep and awake states (245-245 when sleep, 960-1075when awake)
auto-adjust swap tuning (swappiness= 20 if zRam enabled, 0 if not)
installation instructions, starting from the beginning:
make a full backup before start, personally I don't use titanium due to its restoring issues probabilities, I prefer a full backup from recovery, for this purpose 4EXT is just perfect (from repository), it will backup eventually your ext3-4 partition too
download and copy rom-slim-desireics-xyz_x.y.zip file in your sd-card
if you don't have cm7r2 hboot you should upgrade to cm7r2, download the .img file from repository and use _flash_hboot.bat batch script (from mini-sdk-android-windows.zip) to easily flash the new hboot
reboot your device into recovery, pay attention that if you changed hboot table, for example from data+ to cm7r2, you have to force a full wipe (do it from recovery itself)
after rom flash & upon complete boot SetupWizard wont start (I removed it) so as 1st step I suggest you to configure a working wlan, then launch google-play and start registering your existing account...
download & configure all apps you intend to use (hint: search google inc to find all google stuffs such as maps, gmail, youtube, etc...)
post installation guide, another important step:
if you come from an upgrade/reflash remember that installer will format only /system folder, some previous related system app will still be under /data/app such as for example LatinIME.apk, so if you keep MultiLing keyboard (or whatever) remove from /app/data the LatinIME.apk (edit and use _remove batch script)
go under Settings => Evervol Toolbox => Performance => Memory management and activate "kernel samepage merging" (do not activate zRam, our device has enough ram and also because I noticed random FC under heavy usage)
as you know some video from gallery (using internal libs) are rendered badly, install instead MXPlayer (from google-play) and force it to use SW rendering (from MXPlayer settings)
removed almost all sounds except one for alarm, one for ring and six for notifications, anyway you can create your own sounds repository in your sd-card, so you wont loose them never more: make a folder in your sd-card named /media/audio, then create under audio other 3 folders named: alarms, notifications, ringtones , then put your personal sounds under correspondent folders
added 98mydesireI script, you can edit it as you prefer (use for this purpose pspad editor), as default its primary goal is to manage cpu freq between sleep and awake states (245-245 when sleep, 960-1075 when awake)
Other tips (I'll add step by step as I remember):
prevent unnecessary battery drainage by disabling auto-time update... device keeps date/time sync with connected cell tower every minute! (disable from Settings => Date & Time) and install instead ClockSync from google-play (setup auto-update every 3 days)
move ALL games or spare used app from nand to sd-card (Settings => Application => SD-card => tap on move able app)
to speed-up open/close phase disable animation from Settings => Developer options => Scale from 1x to 0,5x (or none)
(*) App list installed as default on /system:
Code:
ApplicationsProvider.apk
BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk
Bluetooth.apk
Browser.apk
Calendar.apk
CalendarProvider.apk
Camera.apk
CertInstaller.apk
Contacts.apk
ContactsProvider.apk
DefaultContainerService.apk
DeskClock.apk
DownloadProvider.apk
DownloadProviderUi.apk
DrmProvider.apk
EVToolbox.apk
EVWidgets.apk
Email.apk
Exchange.apk
Gallery2.apk
GenieWidget.apk
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleLoginService.apk
GooglePackageVerifier.apk
GooglePackageVerifierUpdater.apk
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
GoogleTTS.apk
HTMLViewer.apk
KeyChain.apk
LauncherApex.apk
MarketUpdater.apk
MediaProvider.apk
MediaUploader.apk
Mms.apk
Music.apk
MusicFX.apk
NetworkLocation.apk
PackageInstaller.apk
Phone.apk
PicoTts.apk
Provision.apk
Settings.apk
SettingsProvider.apk
SharedStorageBackup.apk
SoundRecorder.apk
Stk.apk
Superuser.apk
SystemUI.apk
Talk.apk
TelephonyProvider.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.apk
Vending.apk
VoiceCommand.apk
VoiceSearch.apk
WAPPushManager.apk
df output on fresh installation:
Code:
Filesystem Size Used Free
/dev 202M 32K 202M
/mnt/asec 202M 0K 202M
/mnt/obb 202M 0K 202M
/system 145M 141M 3M
/data 287M 1M 285M
/cache 5M 784K 4M
screenshots below plus videos here 1/3 (installing) - 2/3 (average usage test) - 3/3 (game test)

mini-android-sdk-windows dedicated post
As explained few lines above this small zip downloadable from repository contains some batch scripts useful to automatize frequent operations, such as flashing radio, hboot, inject scripts, splash screen, etc...
simply unzip it on your physical hard drive ( C: ) in the folder you prefer, rename adb.ba_ as adb.bat, then move adb.bat under c:\windows folder, this to help you in recalling adb environment* (Start > adb > Run and it will open the folder plus a ready cmd shell)
*tested under Vista and 7, remember also if you intend to use adbWireless to edit IP.bat batch file and change IP (up 3) addresses matching the one of your device (useful for adbWireless)
let's take a tour on its content:
IP.bat => simple IP file configuration, write here your device IP list for connecting trough adbWireless (of course if you use it)
_flash_hboot.bat => this will flash hboot table, simply connect your device (without reboot in anything, just attach it) and provide in the same folder the hboot .img file named hboot.img (remember if you change hboot table to wipe before flash anything else)
_flash_radio.bat => as above but for radio, provide radio.img in the same folder, pay attention that radio flashing is really dangerous because in case of fault you'll probably brick your device, anyway latest radio provided for our device (on XDA or repository) is perfect so you shouldn't need to change it
_flash_recovery.bat => as above but for recovery, personally I use 4EXT (version 2.1.3 is faultless, download a copy from repository)
_flash_splash.bat => this is intended for flashing .bmp as splash screen (different from boot-animation, this is the 1st thing you see upon turn-on), provide splash1.bmp in the same folder ([email protected])
_push_98* => init script for control cpu freq (pay attention different version for different hardware, latest version already included in the slim rom)
_push_build.prop.bat => this will inject your personalized build.prop in your device (provide the file under extra folder)
_push_gps.conf.bat => as above, anyway the modded version is yet included in the slim rom
_push_hosts.bat => as above
_push_to_sdcard.abt => this batch script will copy under sd-card your drag'n dropped file (I use in conjunction with adbWireless)
_remove_stuff.bat => use this batch script with care, edit it to add removing actions
note: all .img file go under current folder, while all "extra" such as hosts, build.prop and init script go under extra folder

98mydesireI script dedicated post
1st part are just personal mods, you can keep, mod or remove, but the core of the script is the 2nd part, where the script itself creates a mini script named mycpu under /etc and will detach it in background (nohup /system/bin/sh /system/etc/mycpu&)
so in few words:
98mydesireI init script will be executed after complete boot (90 sec)
98mydesireI init script will write under /etc another script named mycpu (for managing cpu freq)
98mydesireI init script before exiting will launch mycpu control script
mycpu control script will stay in background looking for device state (sleep or wake) and applying relative properties
the annoying problem having a high cpu freq jump, for example from 245 to 1113 also with interactive/smartass governors, is that when your device wake up or when you don't put your fingers on it becomes a bit sluggish for a while
instead forcing freq matching display on/off states gives better results also if using conservative governor, in fact we don't need a "speedy" device when its screen is turned off... who use it in that state? while instead we want a speedy device when we actively use it, when its screen is turned on
so the most balanced setup is to have a really sleepy device when screen is off (99% of times not actively in use by user) and on the opposite a really speedy device when screen is on (99% of times in use by user)
the script will control also certain pid priority differently between sleep & wake states, during sleep state it will also recovery ram if under a critic level (right now fixed at 59Mb) by flushing caches
anyway is possible to specify min-max freq by editing 98mydesireI init script, look at these lines below they speak themselves :
Code:
echo 'MinFreqWake=960000;'>>/system/etc/mycpu
echo 'MaxFreqWake=1075200;'>>/system/etc/mycpu
echo 'MinFreqSleep=128000;'>>/system/etc/mycpu
echo 'MaxFreqSleep=384000;'>>/system/etc/mycpu
change values upon your needs, here below freq steps:
128000 245000 384000 422400 460800 499200 537600 576000 614400 652800 691200 729600 768000 806400 844800 883200 921600 960000 998400 1036800 1075200 1113600
to check correct behavior connect your device and open a shell (adb shell) then put commands:
cd /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq
turn off display (without detach of course)
cat scal*
last two numbers are current min-max frequencies, your freq min-max should be the lowest possible
turn on display and repeat step 3, your freq min-max should jump
if you turn off again your freq min-max should be lowered

downloading.. will report my experience after flashing

ill give this a go

good Idea Suiller ! - a comprehensive project !
I need to do a little home-work before I dip into this project....
Your repository is very familiar.
Ive taken things from there before

rraaka said:
good Idea Suiller ! - a comprehensive project !
I need to do a little home-work before I dip into this project....
Your repository is very familiar.
Ive taken things from there before
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thank you friend... probably you used the repository during "diamond" era

added 98mydesireI script, you can edit it as you prefer (use for this purpose pspad editor), as default its primary goal is to manage cpu freq between sleep and awake states (245-245 when sleep, 900-1113 when awake)
This is not good idea.

k3lcior said:
added 98mydesireI script, you can edit it as you prefer (use for this purpose pspad editor), as default its primary goal is to manage cpu freq between sleep and awake states (245-245 when sleep, 900-1113 when awake)
This is not good idea.
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why not? I use this setup from about 2 years... (from froyo/ginger) I prefer a really responsive device when I actively use it (screen on)
anyway it's easy to lower freqs, is enough to edit the script:
Code:
'MinFreqWake=960000;'>>/system/etc/mycpu
'MaxFreqWake=1113600;'>>/system/etc/mycpu
I'll put freq list on 3rd post

uploaded latest tested version at 12.00 (UTC/GMT time) - 14.00 (CET)
ps: no need to wipe again, just take a look of old apk still under /data/app such as LatinIME.apk (if you don't want default ics keyboard of course)

Does int boot also with stock hboot?? Or only with cm7r2??

gastrella said:
Does int boot also with stock hboot?? Or only with cm7r2??
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sure, but you'll wast a lot of space... /system will take less than 140Mb

In one word: GREAT!!
I'll give it a try ASAP
P.S. already started to address your initiative onto ... Well, you know where!!

trinity1 said:
I'll give it a try ASAP
P.S. already started to address your initiative onto ... Well, you know where!!
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thank you friend

tested latest slim version, I wiped everything to be sure & to simulate a complete new installation, all worked as expected so I'm going to publish (it will take few minutes), of course always in repository
ps: keep an eye on rom file date & time (on repository) to be sure you get the updated version

Hi..... Can I make a port request.....?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA

Miui ics v4 being developed for n1..... I hope its easy.... There is also a detailed porting guide on miui us. I tried many times but failed...:banghead:
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA

no sorry, I don't have much time
I'll seek only this thread without beginning any new adventure

Yasir Javed Ansari said:
Miui ics v4 being developed for n1..... I hope its easy.... There is also a detailed porting guide on miui us. I tried many times but failed...:banghead:
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA
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I will try to port before end of May but I need people to test.
Sent from my HTC One V using XDA

Thanks
shubhamchamaria said:
I will try to port before end of May but I need people to test.
Sent from my HTC One V using XDA
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Hi, thanks for response..... as i mentioned in your runny thread, i'm back on wmjan rom, but using ur framework files for swipe to clear, (thanks again), but im waiting for miui ics for desire as lenny has abandoned the project.... untill then, ill stay put at wmjan sense.

Original Post | CWM
Guys check this out
Best result on Android 4.+
Description
Hey everyone,
So, I was experiencing significant lag as we all do from time to time, and decided I was going to get to the bottom of it.
After tracing and debugging for hours, I discovered the source of 90% of Android's lag. In a word, entropy (or lack thereof).
Google's JVM, like Sun's, reads from /dev/random. For all random data. Yes, the /dev/random that uses a very limited entropy pool.
Random data is used for all kinds of stuff.. UUID generation, session keys, SSL.. when we run out of entropy, the process blocks. That manifests itself as lag. The process cannot continue until the kernel generates more high quality random data.
So, I cross-compiled rngd, and used it to feed /dev/urandom into /dev/random at 1 second intervals.
Result? I have never used an Android device this fast.
It is literally five times faster in many cases. Chrome, maps, and other heavy applications load in about 1/2 a second, and map tiles populate as fast as I can scroll. Task switching is instantaneous. You know how sometimes when you hit the home button, it takes 5-10 seconds for the home screen to repopulate? Yeah. Blocking on read of /dev/random. Problem solved. But don't take my word for it .. give it a shot!
Update!
I've built a very simple Android app that bundles the binary, and starts/stops the service (on boot if selected). I'll be adding more instrumentation, but for now, give it a shot! This APK does not modify /system in any way, so should be perfectly safe.
This is my first userspace Android app, so bear with me!
Note that this APK is actually compatible with all Android versions, and all (armel) devices. It's not at all specific to the Captivate Glide.
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Quote Original Post link - Click Here
UPDATE: Seeder_v7 is out, as suggested by pepoluan, it now detects for qrngd (built in rngd for Qualcomm Snapdragon-based devices), if it is there, then it will not start as rngd may conflict with it...the rngd binary is also using the latest version (it is turned off when screen is off)...users of previous versions can just flash it over...
INSTALLING
You need init.d support for this!
Download and flash:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390248398092764755
Here is a mirror... http://d-h.st/REX
How to use this script?:
After flashing, launch terminal emulator and type
Code:
su
seeder
You will get a menu like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
NOTE: There will be NO app after flashing! This only installs the necessary binaries and scripts...
For those who cannot install via recovery:
You get a status 0 error -> replace the update-binary in Seeder_v6.zip with one from another zip that works with your device
OR
Use the new installation method!
Instructions:
1. Download Seeder_v7_non-CWM.zip from here:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390248398092764756
2. Extract the zip, you will get a folder named "install"
3. Place the folder in the root of your sdcard (/sdcard)
4. Launch terminal emulator, type:
Code:
su
cd /sdcard/install
sh install.sh
5. Ignore any error messages (those are only warnings, only happens to current users)
6. You are done! The script will auto-delete the "install" folder as it is not required anymore...
Sample output:
UNINSTALLING:
And now for the way to clean up Seeder_7:
Via recovery:
Flash Seeder_v6&7_Uninstall.zip:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390248398092764753
Via terminal:
1. Download Seeder_v6&7_Uninstall_non-CWM.zip:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390248398092764145
2. Extract it to the root of your sdcard (/sdcard), you should get a file named uninstall.sh
3. Launch terminal emulator and type this:
Code:
su
cd /sdcard
sh uninstall.sh
4. You are done! Everything gets cleaned up, including uninstall.sh...
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Flash now works, you can now type in terminal to turn off/on and also easier remove. Up to u if ud like to try. Note" it may drain battery more" so please do not be going all against tweak. Thanks
FLASH THIS ON GINGERBREAD!?!?!(v1.4.0)
Thanks to Zen Arcade for making a flash for Gingerbread! His Post Here!
I took a look at the original CWM package and made the following changes:
1 - swapped in our update-binary
2 - changed the mount command in edify script (not really needed since system is already mounted in gb voodoo CWM recovery)
3 - removed all mount commands from init.d script (not required since you have to have /system mounted just to read the script)
Here's a link to the CWM flashable: http://d-h.st/Kaq
I'm running this on both my Infuses - no problems noted. At work now so will not have a chance to try with games for a couple more hours at least. Only down side I can note is that the rngd binary is about 1MB in size - a small sacrifice if it does eliminate lag events
Note that this package is for GB, but should work fine for 4.x roms as long as /system is mounted as part of recovery startup. Can someone test on a 4.x (CWM9/10) rom by flashing the zip and then checking /system/etc/init.d for a file named 91RNGD or /system/xbin for rngd? I've already tested on GB and it works fine there.
Thanks bradman for posting this - all credit and thanks to the original devs who posted this.
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Sorry if this is a n00b question, but if you just install the .apk do you still need to change the permissions or does it take care of it for you?

dginsd said:
Sorry if this is a n00b question, but if you just install the .apk do you still need to change the permissions or does it take care of it for you?
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Is best to just fix Perm to brr safe, easiest way to do so if you just install the app is to go to recovery/advanced/fix permissions and reboot
Sent from my SGH-I997 using xda premium

I stumbled upon this myself a few days ago and have been looking into it... I can easily implement it into my source builds, but want to see how it reacts first before doing so. And btw bradman... CM10.1 is smooth as **** with nothing needed... but if this makes it even better, then thats good to hear.

Anyone tried this on 2.3.6?

im aware its smooth good job! i was just testing it on infuse and i currently had ur rom so i just gave it a try to confirm it working on infuse

wawaweewa said:
Anyone tried this on 2.3.6?
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ive heard it works on gingerbread. never tried. try a backup in recovery then flash. if anything goes wrong restore

bradman117 said:
ive heard it works on gingerbread. never tried. try a backup in recovery then flash. if anything goes wrong restore
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I updated OP so that if flash doesn't work i have download files to manually do

bradman117 said:
ive heard it works on gingerbread. never tried. try a backup in recovery then flash. if anything goes wrong restore
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that is what i am doing now! im on saurom jvu atm thanks for the quick reply ill let you know how it turns out
EDIT: i hope it works so my online game will run smoothly!

I must say, this relatively minor tweak provides a noticeable boost. I'm currently using Liquid Smooth RC9.11 with no further tweaks. After applying this tweak I've noticed faster loading times for a couple games, Google maps is much more responsive to massive view changes, web browsing is snappier, and as stated above almost no redraw delay when returning to the launcher after running a large app (like a game). I must say this under-powered and under-RAMmed little Infuse just keeps getting better and better thanks to all the work the devs here. Keep up the good work!

deathblade said:
Is best to just fix Perm to brr safe, easiest way to do so if you just install the app is to go to recovery/advanced/fix permissions and reboot
Sent from my SGH-I997 using xda premium
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Thanks for the tip

dginsd said:
Thanks for the tip
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so i just have to flash the zip in recovery then fix permission and that's it?

just flash it will do permission

Working CWM Flashable for Infuse GB
I took a look at the original CWM package and made the following changes:
1 - swapped in our update-binary
2 - changed the mount command in edify script (not really needed since system is already mounted in gb voodoo CWM recovery)
3 - removed all mount commands from init.d script (not required since you have to have /system mounted just to read the script)
Here's a link to the CWM flashable: http://d-h.st/Kaq
I'm running this on both my Infuses - no problems noted. At work now so will not have a chance to try with games for a couple more hours at least. Only down side I can note is that the rngd binary is about 1MB in size - a small sacrifice if it does eliminate lag events
Note that this package is for GB, but should work fine for 4.x roms as long as /system is mounted as part of recovery startup. Can someone test on a 4.x (CWM9/10) rom by flashing the zip and then checking /system/etc/init.d for a file named 91RNGD or /system/xbin for rngd? I've already tested on GB and it works fine there.
Thanks bradman for posting this - all credit and thanks to the original devs who posted this.
UPDATE - 2012/01/03
I've confirmed the documented improvement in speed at which Maps re-tiles the map display when making big location changes. Still testing other apps. Some games appear a big less laggy, although some disruptive lag events still occur (I suspect due to file system i/o scheduler delays rather than from lack of random/entropy data as addressed with this enhancement). I'll do some benchmarking over the weekend and report back with results.

Zen Arcade said:
I took a look at the original CWM package and made the following changes:
1 - swapped in our update-binary
2 - changed the mount command in edify script (not really needed since system is already mounted in gb voodoo CWM recovery)
3 - removed all mount commands from init.d script (not required since you have to have /system mounted just to read the script)
Here's a link to the CWM flashable: http://d-h.st/Kaq
I'm running this on both my Infuses - no problems noted. At work now so will not have a chance to try with games for a couple more hours at least. Only down side I can note is that the rngd binary is about 1MB in size - a small sacrifice if it does eliminate lag events
Note that this package is for GB, but should work fine for 4.x roms as long as /system is mounted as part of recovery startup. Can someone test by flashing the zip and then checking /system/etc/init.d for a file named 91RNGD or /system/xbin for rngd?
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I currently cant test this but if it turns out to work ill put it on OP. i did hear from someone that the biggest difference on GB but i cant say that for y self because i have not tried yet

I gotta say, it's very smooth so far.

Works fine on Scott's CM10. PS shows the rngd process running. Thanks
Zen Arcade said:
Note that this package is for GB, but should work fine for 4.x roms as long as /system is mounted as part of recovery startup. Can someone test on a 4.x (CWM9/10) rom by flashing the zip and then checking /system/etc/init.d for a file named 91RNGD or /system/xbin for rngd? I've already tested on GB and it works fine there.
Thanks bradman for posting this - all credit and thanks to the original devs who posted this.
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Heyyy Scott, check out this guys find
lordvincent 90 posted it..
Originally Posted by zeppelinrox
So I did a bit of digging and a bit of research and a bit of testing.
I really dunno if the tweak makes that big of an effect but I did discover a nice trick to have a nice fat entropy_avail with zero overhead.
One of the first pages I skimmed was http://linux.die.net/man/4/random which mentioned at the bottom these other files:
read_wakeup_threshold contains the number of bits of entropy required for waking up processes that sleep waiting for entropy from /dev/random.
write_wakeup_threshold contains the number of bits of entropy below which we wake up processes that do a select() or poll() for write access to /dev/random.
Normally, read_wakeup_threshold is 64 and write_wakeup_threshold is 128
I also wondered why most users report that their entropy_avail was by default in the 200ish range while mine was always by default over 300.
I had also found this page at linuxinsight. I had used that site alot when researching Kick Ass Kernelizer's sysctl tweaks.
So I thought, hey I wonder if I can use sysctl to set good values and low and behold, I looked in my script and I already have settings for both lol:
Code:
busybox sysctl -e -w kernel.random.read_wakeup_threshold=128;
busybox sysctl -e -w kernel.random.write_wakeup_threshold=256;
As you can see, I had doubled the default values - and that's why my entropy_avail was always over 300.
So I decided to mess with sysctl a bit.
Connected the phone to the laptop.
In one command prompt I watched the entropy_avail with this one liner:
Code:
while :; do cat /proc/sys/kernel/random/entropy_avail; sleep 1;done
In a second command prompt I did the sysctl thing...
I found that write_wakeup_threshold didn't effect entropy_avail at all.
But read_wakeup_threshold is a totally different story
I did
Code:
busybox sysctl -w kernel.random.read_wakeup_threshold=2048
The entropy_avail just started climbing....
All the way up to 3600+ and just stayed there. Never went down at all.
Actually, the more I did stuff with the phone, the faster the level would climb.
So it would never go down and would never get used.
I thought well maybe I should lower it so it does get used.
I kept lowering read_wakeup_threshold until it got down to 1200 and finally entropy_avail dropped to 2400+ and kept climbing until 3600 and then would drop to 2400 immediately and up again and so on...
I played with different values.
Setting it to 1000... entropy would go up to 3000 and then drop to 2000 and up to 3000 again....
Setting to 750.... entropy would go up to 2250 and drop to 1500 and up to 2250 again...
So the pattern is:
max entropy_avail=read_wakeup_threshold * 3
min. entropy_avail=read_wakeup_threshold * 2 (ie. read_wakeup_threshold * 3 - read_wakeup_threshold)
So it builds up 3 times the read_wakeup_threshold and then when it hits that limit, it drops the value of read_wakeup_threshold.
If you want to lock it it at the highest possible value (4096), you'd do:
Code:
echo 1366 > /proc/sys/kernel/random/read_wakeup_threshold
Or
Code:
busybox sysctl -w kernel.random.read_wakeup_threshold=1366
You can add either of those to any init.d script.
However, on my device, it won't go over 3600 so you can test for yourself how high yours will go.
If all you can get is 3600ish just go with 1200 (ie. 3600/3)
In Kick Ass Kernelizer I'm gonna make it like so:
Code:
busybox sysctl -e -w kernel.random.read_wakeup_threshold=1024;
busybox sysctl -e -w kernel.random.write_wakeup_threshold=2048;
That will make it bounce between 3072 max and 2048 min.
I'm making write_wakeup_threshold twice the amount of read_wakeup_threshold simply because that's what it is by default.
But hey, maybe I can save battery life if I make it 1280 just so it stays locked in at 3600+ and it doesn't have to keep rebuilding entropy_avail lol
So conclusion is: since there is a definite pattern on how entropy was being built up to a pre-determined level and dropped to a pre-determined level, it wasn't actually being used. That's just how it's programmed.
If the setting isn't there to "hold" all the entropy, it just drops/flushes it and force feeding it entropy won't make it not spit it out
So at least I found the setting that will make it hold it in lol
Maybe somebody would like to give it a try and test to see if it actually saves battery by setting read_wakeup_threshold to 1366.
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lordvincent 90 posted it..
Just adding this, after reading the whole thread here it seems like this may be a simpler solution (and better on battery life)
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Post Link -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36208713&postcount=32

Zen Arcade said:
I took a look at the original CWM package and made the following changes:
1 - swapped in our update-binary
2 - changed the mount command in edify script (not really needed since system is already mounted in gb voodoo CWM recovery)
3 - removed all mount commands from init.d script (not required since you have to have /system mounted just to read the script)
Here's a link to the CWM flashable: http://d-h.st/Kaq
I'm running this on both my Infuses - no problems noted. At work now so will not have a chance to try with games for a couple more hours at least. Only down side I can note is that the rngd binary is about 1MB in size - a small sacrifice if it does eliminate lag events
Note that this package is for GB, but should work fine for 4.x roms as long as /system is mounted as part of recovery startup. Can someone test on a 4.x (CWM9/10) rom by flashing the zip and then checking /system/etc/init.d for a file named 91RNGD or /system/xbin for rngd? I've already tested on GB and it works fine there.
Thanks bradman for posting this - all credit and thanks to the original devs who posted this.
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Anyone tried this?
Btw brad im on jvu saurom and flashed it fix permission but this is what i get

Tweak
This relatively minor tweak provides a noticeable boost. I'm currently using Liquid Smooth RC9.11 with no further tweaks. After applying this tweak I've noticed faster loading times for a couple games, Google maps is much more responsive to massive view changes, web browsing is snappier, and as stated above almost no redraw delay when returning to the launcher after running a large app (like a game). I must say this under-powered and under-RAMmed little Infuse just keeps getting better and better thanks to all the work the devs here. Keep up the good work!
BR

Twister Team (Frenkie99999999&Spiderman1961) is glad to present:
​TWISTER 2​
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Credits to:
almar (Marc)
bsbsbs (Sándor)
Egon
phj (János)
Voyteckst
Frenkie99999999999
kukafei
Linuxsigh
Argentinos
ROM is based on Android 2.2.2 Froyo. I applied code tweaks and improvements to make it more performant and smooth​ROM is free from malfunctions: the system is smooth; any lag will be due only with apps installation not fully compatible or incorrect installation procedure​Android on OMNIAII is a safe bet won thanks to the efforts of many who have worked tirelessly and pure passion: to complain about minor inconveniences is misplaced. You can not expect perfection from our terminal that even natives Android devices have​​
Changelog:
General improvements:
-New Bootanimation by Twister Team​-Trasparent Status Bar​-JelMiBean Theme: new icons, new wallpaper, new buttons, new battery iconsa and so on...​-Locked Launcher in memory by script (disable option in Spicagenmod settings and in launcher settings​-New themed System Apps​-Playstore updated v 4.1.10​-Quick Pick update v. 2.9.4​-AdAway: no ads​-Camcorder shorthcut​-FlashPlayer​-Miui Music Player​-MxPlayer​-Toggle2G to save battery drain​-GApps for CM6 (CarHome, Facebook, Gmail, Latitude, Luoghi, Maps, Navigatore, Genie Widget, GoogleSearch, VoiceSearch, Talk, Twitter)​-Bravia Engine: increased video sharpness​-Xloud Engine: increase loud sound and virtual effects​-New progress bar colour​-Jelly Bean font​-New Kernel: 2.6.32.9 [email protected]​-New Sound system​-New Dialer​-New and hacked MMS.apk: no automatic mms conversion after 4 sms; recipients up 200​
Code improvements and Tweaks:
-Supercharged with adapted zeppellinrox script​-Improved real Mutitasking with "Low Memory killer balanced script": DON'T USE TASK MANAGER TO KILL APP (ONLY IF REALLY NECESSARY)​-Improved automatic detailing databases on boot: better speed and smoothness​-Improved Zipalignin and fixpermission apps on boot: no FC, better battery drain and ram​-Build.prop modified​-Tweak battery for better drain​-Improved VM Tweaks​-Improved read ahead cache up 2048 kb: better speed access data​-Cache flushing on boot​-Better scrolling and touchscreen responsiveness​-Disabled Zram compression: not friendly for our device​-Tweaks for better smoothness​-Network data tweaks for fastest 3G​-Best Dialer responsiveness: fix delays and black screen issue​-Improved photo and video recording​-Kernel tweaks: better I/O and governor settings without random reboot​-Ext4 smart mounting (noatime, disable barrier etc): better speed disk access​-Sysctl tweaks: minor lags​-Automatic screen state scaling​-Better Network Throughput​-GPS issue (only for any users): no thirdy part apps for fix! First fix on my moving car: 3 min. Other fix few seconds​-Video Recording A/V Sync for CM6 removed: crashing video recording​-Both Cameras and VideoCameras working: added VideoCamera shortcut. Use it for videocamera and your apps don't crash​
Credits to:
Moonguy75
Costinuz32
knzo
ImbaWind
zeppellinrox
What's working:​-Audio​-Receiving and making calls​-GPS​-Compass​-Proximity sensor​-Wifi​-Bluetooth​-USB mass storage​-Cameras​Partially working:​-Reset data​​Not working​-Update Binary Superuser​-Theter wifi​
SCREENSHOT PREVIEW​
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​Part 1​Part 2​
After download unzip with 7zip: you will have a folder with all necessary for installation: rom, kernel, haret.exe, startup.txt...​
ROM IS SET ON ITALIAN LANGUAGE: TO CHANGE IT GO TO "IMPOSTAZIONI/LINGUA E TASTIERA" AND CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE​
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Installation instructions
First some considerations:
A. Porting Android on Omnia (born for WinMobile 6.5) is a pure gamble: to complain of minor malfunctions, claiming a perfection that there is not even on the native device is totally out of place.
It's part of game: in almost all cases, these small hitches, which does not at all preclude the daily use of the terminal, are solved with a simple reboot.
B. Please follow the installation procedure to the letter, without neglecting any detail, otherwise block the installation or malfunction with lag and other troubles of the terminal.
C. The installation must be done with telephone SIM and microSD inserted!!!!!
D. It is recommended to install remaining disconnected from the Internet and with the antivirus disabled
INSTALLATION STEPS FOR OMNIAII WITH2GB OF INTERNAL MEMORY​​
LINK TO ILLUSTRATED INSTALLATION GUIDE​​
1. Connect device to PC through USB under WinMobile ("Settings Samsung / Usb Connection / "My Storage")
2. Open MiniToolPartition wizard
3. Delete all partitions in "My Storage".
4. Create three new partitions:
5. FIRST PARTITION: FAT32, LOGICAL, 500mb, label "DISK"
6. SECOND PARTITION: EXT4, LOGICAL, 1250mb, label "disk"
7. THIRD PARTITION: LINUX SWAP, LOGICAL, 200MB, no label
PARTITIONS FOR USERS WITH OMNIA 8GB (Credits to Lagunostrum)​​FIRST PARTITION: 6390 Gb, FAT32, LOGICAL, label "DISK"
SECOND PARTITION: 1250 Mb, EXT4, LOGICAL, label "disk"
THIRD PARTITION: 196 Mb, LINUX SWAP, LOGICAL, no label​
IMPORTANT: For users with Omnia 8Gb, you must change the startup.txt​At line [Set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p2 init = / init"] change as follows:
Set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p6 init = / init"​
DO NOT create Linux partitions SWAP MORE 'BIG 200 Mb,
ACCORDING TO MANY DEVELOPERS, SUCH DIMENSIONS SLOW THE DEVICE​​
8. Close MiniTool Partition Wizard
9. Start Ubuntu in Virtual Machine (those who have not can disconnect the phone from Windows and, after running Ubuntu, can connect with the procedure described below)
10. Click on the menu "Virtual Machine", select "Removable devices", select GTI8000, select "Connect" to connect Omnia to Ubuntu
11. Open "Gparted" or other utility Ubuntu to partition the disk
12. Right-click on "ext4" and "remove" the partition, right-click again to "ext4" and choose "Format as ext4" (with tests carried out, it is more snappy rom installed on a formatted partition from Ubuntu in "ext4 "with respect to a partition" ext4 "formatted by MiniTool)
13. Right-click on "linux-swap" and format as "linux-swap" (for the same reason as above)
14. Close "Gparted"
15. Click on the menu "Virtual machine / Removable devices / Disconnect" to disconnect and reconnect the phone automatically from Ubuntu to Windows (do not disconnect the USB cable!!!!)
16. Close Ubuntu
17. Set the date on the PC on September 2011 (if it does not work in September 2010)
18. Open Image For Windows and choose "Restore (Normal)"
19. Navigate to the folder where you saved the ROM and select it
20. Click "Next" and flag the ROM to be installed
21. Click again on "Next" and choose where to install the ROM: Of course it will be the EXT4 partition (Linux native)("disk"), 1250 Mb created with MiniTool and reformatted under Ubuntu
22. Click "Next" and continue until screen will warn you that all data on the target partition will be deleted and be replaced by those of the ROM: click OK and continue
23. On next screen, leave options settings as you find them
24. On next screen click "Start" and start the procedure.
25. After installation, close Image For Windows and set time PC correctly.
Copy the files "haret.exe", "startup.txt" and "zImage" in DISK. (ie the root of the "My storage" WinMobile).
These files must remain in DISK (ie the root of the "My storage" WinMobile).
26. From WinMobile, with a File Manager, navigate to "haret.exe" and click it to start Android.
27. After first boot of Android, DO NOT USE THE TELEPHONE, wait for SO fully started and RESTART the phone
At the end of the second boot you can enjoy Android on OMNIAII
28. Set Playstore on "do not automatically update applications"!!!!!!!
Choose carefully what to update because recent apps are the most greedy of ram (block the phone) and they bring very little improvement.
ESPECIALLY DO NOT UPDATE GAPPS (CarHome, Facebook, Gmail, Latitude, Places, Maps, Navigation, Genie Widget, GoogleSearch, VoiceSearch, Talk, Twitter), otherwise they will not be opened.WHILE I WRITE I HAVE JUST TESTED FACEBOOK: slow on GALAXY ADVANCE OF MY WIFE, but splinter on my old Omnia

Frequently Asked Question
During installation of our Rom you can present difficulties. Often they are the same and identical are solutions.
For this reason I group here most common issues with most appropriate solutions: all tested and working.
PLEASE READ THESE LINES CAREFULLY BEFORE POST QUESTIONS THAT HAVE ALREADY HERE 'FOUND REPLY
Installation Tweaks​
1. Why 'install in "My Storage"?
'Cause it's 5 times more' fast!
Here's how: Copy files haret.exe, startup.txt and zImage in the Root of My Storage, the 2-Gb or 8 Gb.
2. Can I install in external MicroSD?
Recently many users have done: must comply with these conditions:
-Microsd must be at least class 10
File startup.txt-line [Set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p6 init = / init"] should be changed as follows: Set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk0p2 init = / init"
-File haret.exe, startup.txt and zImage must be copied on the external MicroSD
3. WinMobile is cleared or noised by Android installation?
Android does not cause, any "noise" to the Windows Mobile operating system installed natively on the phone. It will continue to work regularly: in fact we will have a phone with two operating systems fully functional.
4. What should I do just installed Android?
As soon as the phone has started completely must restart your phone to avoid any problems
5. Why on first boot phone remains locked on Android on Omnia II loading?
Possible answers:
a) Can 'have damaged some files in decompression: REINSTALL ALWAYS REPLACE ON ANY FAILURE
b) There may be some corrupt files in download: trying to re-download rom.
c) There may be a problem on disk address. The kernel has booted, the phone can not find the operating system and crashes.
In this case, proceed as follows:
-write disk address ext4 under Ubuntu ("disk") and change startup.txt (ONLY WITH NOTEPAD + +!!):
for example, if ext4 partition under Ubuntu is dev/sdb6 change the value: root = / dev/mmcblk1p6 init = / init "boot
6. If Ubuntu identifies the ext4 partition (disk) as / dev/sdc6 "(and not / dev/sdb6)" What should I do?
Open the file startup.txt and edit it as the "code" that appears in the format window under ubuntu:
change the last line of the file Startup set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p6 init = / init" boot ----> mmcblk2p6.
7. What is the file startup.txt?
The file contains the parameters address of Android system.
The line we are interested in is the following: "Set CMDLINE" rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p6 init = / init "
"1" is number disc (if you have inserted a microSD the value must be "1" if it is not inserted must be "0").
"6" is number partition "disk" (in most cases, by partitioning "disk" with MiniTool, is assigned the number 6 to the Linux partition).
If after installation, the phone hangs on Android on Omnia II Loading, 99% one or both of the values mentioned above are incorrect.
In most cases, if you install with microSD inserted, values to be inserted are "mmcblk1p6."
If problems occur the reason is constituted by 'physical address that has been assigned to the partition "disk", in which case we need to understand which the partition number your computer has assigned to "disk". To do this, just to see, when you format under ubuntu, on the top bar of the window formatting: here a code appears "sdbX" where X is the partition number: record it and edit it in the line of reported
8. For other installations have to repartition and format all over again?
No: once done partitioning procedure, next time that you install a future release of the rom, just install the image. TBI, with "ImageForWindows", without touching the partitions.
9. How can I replace the kernel?
Just copy the zImage in "My Storage" and "Storage", and start Android.
10. Why Image for Windows does not work?
You must set date pc on September 2011 (or 2010)
11. To install any update of Rom need to do the whole process all over again or just replace some files?
It should make the whole process all over again.
The kernel can be replaced individually, but the modded if copied at a later time inhibit the free wi-fi. You should clean the cache, delete a file .conf and anyway rom would be unstable.
12. My Omnia 8GB is: how should be large partitions?
Configuration tested and running on Omnia 8Gb (Credits to Lagunostrum):
1) 1st Partition FAT32, 6390 mb, Logical
2) 2nd partition 1250 mb EXT4, Logical
3) 3rd Linux swap partition 196 Logical
13. Can I increase size of Linux swap partition?
Many developers recommend not to exceed a size of 250 MB for partition in question: that instead of increasing the performance to slow down greatly.
14. Why I do not read anymore the external microSD?
For those who have problems with the microSD: Make sure that the SD is working and that is formatted Fat32 Primary and Active. use SDFormatter
15. How can I access the phone as a USB memory?
You have to go in Settings \ Applications \ Development and remove the flag on Debug USB.
16. Why, despite having removed flag on usb debugging phone is not recognized as USB storage?
-First of all, try restarting your computer and phone.
- If this is not enough the solution is the following:
under Windows, you can go to the "Computer Management", then "Disk Management" and there if Android appears without a letter assigned, assign one with the right button, "Change Drive Letter and Paths" and you're done
-Check if you are corrupt drivers of the phone and possibly reinstall
17. Why phone does not wake up after the screen is turned off?
Often it is sufficient to press the awakening and even if the screen does not light up, wait a few more seconds and everything will fall into place.
18. How does hardware buttons work?
HARDWARE KEYS WORKS LIKE ON WINDOWS MOBILE
19. Satellites Fix needs thirdy part application?
No, works perfectly by itself: the first fix is slow (takes several minutes), the following are faster (a few seconds)
20. Why the time is not exact and is always back an hour?
This problem can be solved permanently under WinMobile setting time zone of London / Dublin (with Italian correct time) and under Android time will be ok
21. If one day I do not want more android how do I delete it and only have windows?
Just delete the ext4 partition and expand the fat32 partition to the whole disk.
21. How should I set the Bluetooth?
1) make visible the device
2) under the heading "discoverable duration" set "infinite"
3) under "discoverable timeout" set "2 minute"
4) searches for available devices and match omnia

System tweaks
System tweaks​
1. How can I "paint" notifications pull-down menu in the top bar?
Go to SpicagenMod settingS \ Interface \ Notification colors and choose a color for each entry in the "Statusbar notifications" and "Items notification"; "Notification bar" lets you make additional changes to the bar and colors.
2. How can I save battery power?
-from "System Settings" control which apps consume more battery and block them or set them so they suck less
-Then check with the app CPUSpy if the phone goes into DeepSleep: if there is there any app that runs in the background and consumes. Locate and disable
-use GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth only when needed, otherwise disable
-use 2G instead, switch to 3G only for data connections: it is preinstalled in the ROM Toggle2G that automatically manages the switch (but remember to disable it because otherwise you will not have data connection)
3. How do I see what's running in the background?
Go to Settings, Applications, Manage applications and check what apps are running, for safety always under applications, go to the Services running and check which services are run in the background
4. How can I speed up the execution of the app?
With the pro version of Titanium Pro go to / batch operations / manipulates data / activating "convert DB mode Wal" click it: system is much more responsive.
5. How can I save on the consumption of Ram?
-Not too heavy with both the home, with too many widgets, and the device with too many apps. The phone will have greater reactivity '.
6. How can I make a Nandroid Backup, because here we can not get into Recovery Mode?
With ImageForWindows, you can create a backup image of the Rom, crystallize it with all the settings and installed app. Simply make the backup procedure (full)
7. How to replace bootanimation?
With a file explorer with root access like Root Explorer go to / system / media and replace the bootanimation.zip file.
Or just remove the file, and we'll start the classic writing android that lights up.
9. How do I disable the apps that start up automatically?
Download app from the Play Store that makes access to the list of apps that start automatically on boot.
CAREFUL DO NOT DISABLE APPS SYSTEM, (ie text messages, phone, market, 'Android system, ... otherwise the system becomes unstable!)

System maintenance
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE​
The following commands are all to be understood as to perform on a window Terminal Emulator pre-installed in ROM
To get more in-depth ram in case of remarkable system slowdowns type:
su (enter)
flush (enter)
-To compact database for faster access to the data type:
su (enter)
vac (enter)
-To realign app (especially if you installed new ones) in order to save on battery drain and ram type:
su (enter)
zepalign (enter)
-To Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache (often used to prevent various malfunctions of the system) type:
su (enter)
sclean (enter)
-To make a Fix permission (needed to resolve issues of app Force Close) enter:
su (enter)
fixfc (enter)
System reboot, after typing these commands, in many cases it will be very, very, very long: do not worry if the bootanimation runs for a long time and the system does not seem to restart.
And 'quite normal. Android is performing the routines start from scratch without reading the previous (now deleted because it caused errors) and eventually will boot more agile than before.

Ubuntu installation method
UBUNTU METHOD​INSTALLATION STEPS FOR OMNIAII WITH 2GB OF INTERNAL MEMORY​LINK TO ILLUSTRATED INSTALLATION GUIDE​
1. 1. Connect device to the PC via USB under WinMobile ("Settings Samsung / Usb Connection / "My Storage")
2. Open MiniToolPartition wizard
3. Delete all partitions in "My Storage" of phone.
4. Create three new partitions
5. FIRST PARTITION: FAT32, LOGICAL, 500mb, label “DISK”
6. SECOND PARTITION: EXT4, LOGICAL, 1250mb, label “disk”
7. THIRD PARTITION: LINUX SWAP, LOGICAL, 200MB, no label
PARTITIONS FOR USERS WITH OMNIA 8GB (Credits to Lagunostrum)​FIRST PARTITION: 6390 Gb, FAT32, LOGICAL, label "DISK"
SECOND PARTITION: 1250 Mb, EXT4, LOGICAL, label "disk"
THIRD PARTITION: 196 Mb, LINUX SWAP, LOGICAL, no label
IMPORTANT: For users with Omnia 8Gb, you must change the startup.txt​At line [Set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p2 init = / init"] change as follows:
Set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p6 init = / init"​DO NOT CREATE LINUX PARTITIONS SWAP MORE 'BIG 200 Mb, ACCORDING TO MANY DEVELOPERS, SUCH DIMENSIONS GREATLY SLOW THE DEVICE​8. Close MiniTool Partition Wizard
9. Open Ubuntu
10. Click on "Virtual Machine", select "Removable devices", select "GTI8000", select "Connect" to connect 1Omnia to Ubuntu: note "DISK" and "disk" that you have created with MiniTool
11. Open “Gparted” or other Ubuntu utility to partition disks
12. Right-click on "ext4" and "remove" partition, right-tap again to "ext4" and choose "Format as ext4" (with tests carried out, it is more snappy rom installed on a formatted partition from Ubuntu in "ext4 "with respect to a partition" ext4 "formatted by MiniTool)
13. Right-click on "linux-swap" and format as "linux-swap" (for same reason as above)
14. Close “Gparted”
15. Open Terminal window:
16. Write following command line: sudo cp /media/DISK/ext4.tar.gz /media/disk/
17. Press enter and wait for operation completion (blinking cursor)
18. Write following command line: cd /media/disk/
19. Press enter
20. Write following command line: sudo tar xzvf ext4.tar.gz -C /media/disk
21. Press enter. Start files decompressing on partition ext4. Wait for operation completion (blinking cursor)
22. Write following command line: sudo rm ext4.tar.gz
23. Press enter.
24. Write following command line: sudo chmod 777 /media/disk/
25. Click on "Virtual machine / Removable devices / Disconnect" to disconnect and reconnect phone automatically from Ubuntu to Windows (do not disconnect USB cable!!!!)
26. Copy files "haret.exe", "startup.txt" and "zImage" in DISK. (ie the root of "Memory personal" WinMobile).
These files MUST remain in DISK (ie the root of the "My Storage" WinMobile). Disconnect device from Pc
27. From WinMobile, with a File Manager, navigate to "haret.exe" and click on it to start Android.
28. After the first launch of Android, DO NOT USE TELEPHONE, wait for the S.O. it is fully started and RESTART phone
At the end of the second boot you can enjoy Android on OMNIAII
Link for download ROM -----------------------------------------------------------------> POST 7​

Ubuntu installation method
DOWNLOAD​​
File ext4.tar.gz​

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Congratulations !!!
Yes, you finally made it. version2 is much better that version 1. almost no bugs. And it is much faster than frenkiedroid. especially your memory performance is excellent. i will install it and try to make it even more faster !!!!
one question. how to activate front camera ? i haven't managed to do it.

spkraul said:
Yes, you finally made it. version2 is much better that version 1. almost no bugs. And it is much faster than frenkiedroid. especially your memory performance is excellent. i will install it and try to make it even more faster !!!!
one question. how to activate front camera ? i haven't managed to do it.
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Thanks!
It will be appreciated your suggestions about how make it even more faster...
About front camera no news for now: it will be necessary kernel modification...

spiderman1961 said:
Thanks!
It will be appreciated your suggestions about how make it even more faster...
About front camera no news for now: it will be necessary kernel modification...
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You wrote
"Both Cameras and VideoCameras working"
so i thought you meant back and front camera....
ok my suggestions are
check my ROM's build.prop for code optimizations
also experiment with dalvik cache settings. it can make the ROM a lot faster
remove some services always running (ex is voice dialer that very few people use and makes system slower
remove unnecessary apps (example livewallpapers, geniewidget etc)
you can also set cpu performance settings as default without big loss on battery time, but with big affect on phone's responsiveness
remove some files on the system that make it heavier to load and handle (ex fewer ringtones to choose from ....)
uninstall downloaded apps from manage applications manu, clean /data/dalvik cache using root explorer, reboot system and install downloaded apps again
my recommendation is not to install optional apps on system as many users ignore how to erase them when they do not need them (ex if somebody does not use twitter or facebook doesn't need them
for faster gps i have discovered this solution try it and tell me the results
the biggest improvement you can see is by replacing the phone's framework with miui's one. you can find miui based on CM6. i know it looks a little chindish but very fast. you just port it to our ROM, and since working just keep it's engine (heart) and replace it's apps with the ones we prefer. MIUI gives us the fastest bases on android
to measure if your ROM improvements are working or not use antutu benchmark 2.5 (bugless working on my android 2.2.2), antutu cpu master 2.5.2 and benchmark and tuning from android market
bytheway. with my ROM installed on sd class 10 i got 1035 points on antutu. can you check yours to see if we have a new record and post the result ?
if you think i can help in anything specific just send me a pm or post here. we are all working on the same side to improve our phone

spkraul said:
You wrote "Both Cameras and VideoCameras working"so i thought you meant back and front camera....
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No both apps cameras: many users denoted issues about one of them
spkraul said:
check my ROM's build.prop for code optimizations
also experiment with dalvik cache settings. it can make the ROM a lot faster
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These suggestion and other are already inserted
spkraul said:
[*]remove some services always running (ex is voice dialer that very few people use and makes system slower
[*]remove unnecessary apps (example livewallpapers, geniewidget etc)
[*]you can also set cpu performance settings as default without big loss on battery time, but with big affect on phone's responsiveness
[*]remove some files on the system that make it heavier to load and handle (ex fewer ringtones to choose from ....)
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Many, many users in my country want them and want better battery drain; so if other user want different configuration he can change himself.
They can use Titanium Backup or Link2SD.
However scripts in rom block automatic boot of these apps so they don't affect phone's responsiveness
spkraul said:
[*]uninstall downloaded apps from manage applications manu, clean /data/dalvik cache using root explorer, reboot system and install downloaded apps again
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With terminal command "su" and "sclean" it's all automatic
spkraul said:
[*]my recommendation is not to install optional apps on system as many users ignore how to erase them when they do not need them (ex if somebody does not use twitter or facebook doesn't need them
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We can do it
spkraul said:
[*]for faster gps i have discovered this solution try it and tell me the results
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I read your efforts in many posts: in Twister it is not necessary (at least in my country) any modification for GPS: first fix with moving car about 4-5 minutes, second and other fixes 10 sec maximum
spkraul said:
[*]the biggest improvement you can see is by replacing the phone's framework with miui's one. you can find miui based on CM6. i know it looks a little chindish but very fast. you just port it to our ROM, and since working just keep it's engine (heart) and replace it's apps with the ones we prefer. MIUI gives us the fastest bases on android
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Ok, can you link me something also in pm?
spkraul said:
[*]to measure if your ROM improvements are working or not use antutu benchmark 2.5 (bugless working on my android 2.2.2), antutu cpu master 2.5.2 and benchmark and tuning from android market
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spkraul said:
bytheway. with my ROM installed on sd class 10 i got 1035 points on antutu. can you check yours to see if we have a new record and post the result ?
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I agree with many developers that antutu it is not reliable: however score with antutu is 1033
Little curiosity: are you "argentinos" on modaco?

yes i am modaco's argentinos. i just had chosen different nickname here, but nothing to hide
about antutu maybe it is not the most accurate in the world, but it is one of the very few running on android 2.2. Vellamo, quadrant, geekbench etc demand android 2.3 or better or better gpu. But benchmarks are one of the best tools to measure ROMS speed, compare them and improve them. after all i haven't used cheats to achieve my 1035 score and you also the same for 1033 score. so since we are not cheating antutu it can show us quite reliable results.
About gps. standalone settings are nice for people using GPS very often. for people using it rarely maybe they need to wait 4-5 minutes every time. i had experienced this many times with both wm system and android system and this is why i decided to try and find ms-based settings.
but even with your standalone settings try to change accuracy from 50 to 19 and disable dynamic accuracy (samsung's recommended for i8000 chipset) and i believe you will see improvement on the locking times.
About MIUI based on CM6 download from here
http://www.mediafire.com/download/0q9ljaqmw0lyati/Miui_1.3.18v4_Formel-Cobrato.zip
consult here (but some info on CM7 based MIUI)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1041524
http://forum.samdroid.net/f63/rom-miui-gb-6342/
http://forum.samdroid.net/f62/rom-miui-gb-6349/
p.s. if you have free time please check this thread
http://www.modaco.com/topic/363230-android-rom-needed-for-base/
after cm6 for i8000 will be considered complete and not beta and we are very close to name a version "complete" this can be our next step - project CM7 for i8000. if one person made incomplete CM7 to run on i8000 we can improve it and run better

spkraul said:
yes i am modaco's argentinos. i just had chosen different nickname here, but nothing to hide
about antutu maybe it is not the most accurate in the world, but it is one of the very few running on android 2.2. Vellamo, quadrant, geekbench etc demand android 2.3 or better or better gpu. But benchmarks are one of the best tools to measure ROMS speed, compare them and improve them. after all i haven't used cheats to achieve my 1035 score and you also the same for 1033 score. so since we are not cheating antutu it can show us quite reliable results.
About gps. standalone settings are nice for people using GPS very often. for people using it rarely maybe they need to wait 4-5 minutes every time. i had experienced this many times with both wm system and android system and this is why i decided to try and find ms-based settings.
but even with your standalone settings try to change accuracy from 50 to 19 and disable dynamic accuracy (samsung's recommended for i8000 chipset) and i believe you will see improvement on the locking times.
About MIUI based on CM6 download from here
http://www.mediafire.com/download/0q9ljaqmw0lyati/Miui_1.3.18v4_Formel-Cobrato.zip
consult here (but some info on CM7 based MIUI)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1041524
http://forum.samdroid.net/f63/rom-miui-gb-6342/
http://forum.samdroid.net/f62/rom-miui-gb-6349/
p.s. if you have free time please check this thread
http://www.modaco.com/topic/363230-android-rom-needed-for-base/
after cm6 for i8000 will be considered complete and not beta and we are very close to name a version "complete" this can be our next step - project CM7 for i8000. if one person made incomplete CM7 to run on i8000 we can improve it and run better
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Thank so much!!!
Very interesting: after my little holidays i will work on these informations and i will answer you. See you soon

Hi, I'm going to try installing this ROM for the Omnia 2. It will be used by my girlfriend so I hope she won't have a hard time using it (I mean bugs or some things not working)
First of all I want to thank you gusy for developing for this phone, it is a good phone but with a wrong OS.
Now I have a couple of questions:
1. There is no other way than to install Ubuntu and using it for the specified steps?
2. Could you please post the exact size of the files inside the 7zip files? I don't want to have any errors during the installation. I have attached a screenshot of the files that I got after I unzipped the 2 7zip files, please check it out and tell me if that's ok.
Thank you again!

sergio_sos said:
Hi, I'm going to try installing this ROM for the Omnia 2. It will be used by my girlfriend so I hope she won't have a hard time using it (I mean bugs or some things not working)
First of all I want to thank you gusy for developing for this phone, it is a good phone but with a wrong OS.
Now I have a couple of questions:
1. There is no other way than to install Ubuntu and using it for the specified steps?
2. Could you please post the exact size of the files inside the 7zip files? I don't want to have any errors during the installation. I have attached a screenshot of the files that I got after I unzipped the 2 7zip files, please check it out and tell me if that's ok.
Thank you again!
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Hi,
you may not use Ubuntu, but the system would be slower and could create some problems (the ext4 file system created by MiniTool is not exactly the same as the one created by native Linux with Ubuntu).
I suggest, with respect to the guide to make a linux swap partition of 250mb (not 200): it should prevent incidents of freeze.
The size of the downloaded files are correct: good installation.
Enjoy
Hola,
no puede usar Ubuntu, pero el sistema sería más lento y puede crear algunos problemas (el sistema de archivos ext4 creado por MiniTool no es exactamente el mismo que el creado por Linux nativa con Ubuntu).
Sugiero, con respecto a la guía para hacer una partición de intercambio de Linux de 250 MB (no 200): debe evitar incidentes de congelación.
El tamaño de los archivos descargados son correctos: buena instalación.
:good:

spiderman1961 said:
Hi,
you may not use Ubuntu, but the system would be slower and could create some problems (the ext4 file system created by MiniTool is not exactly the same as the one created by native Linux with Ubuntu).
I suggest, with respect to the guide to make a linux swap partition of 250mb (not 200): it should prevent incidents of freeze.
The size of the downloaded files are correct: good installation.
Enjoy
Hola,
no puede usar Ubuntu, pero el sistema sería más lento y puede crear algunos problemas (el sistema de archivos ext4 creado por MiniTool no es exactamente el mismo que el creado por Linux nativa con Ubuntu).
Sugiero, con respecto a la guía para hacer una partición de intercambio de Linux de 250 MB (no 200): debe evitar incidentes de congelación.
El tamaño de los archivos descargados son correctos: buena instalación.
:good:
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Thank you very much for your response. I will try to install the ROM today (hopefully)
And thank you for the spanish translation. I thought you were from Italy
I am from Argentina.
Saluti!

My phone hangs in "Jumping to Kernel..." what should i do?

eisdrachen said:
My phone hangs in "Jumping to Kernel..." what should i do?
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Hi,
you posted on 2 thread same question: wich version are you installing?

spiderman1961 said:
Hi,
you posted on 2 thread same question: wich version are you installing?
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Last time I tried the last Twister on my SGH-i900. Jumping to kernel... On every ROM